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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Origin: | moot 'law court, discussion' (11-21 centuries), from Old English mot |
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moot1
1 something that has not yet been decided or agreed, and about which people have different opinions : Whether these controls will really reduce violent crime is a moot point.
a moot point/question
Whether these controls will really reduce violent crime is a moot point.2 American English a situation or possible action that is moot is no longer likely to happen or exist : The fear that airstrikes could endanger troops is moot now that the army is withdrawing.
The fear that airstrikes could endanger troops is moot now that the army is withdrawing.