1. raises (a question or topic) for discussion or debate
2. makes (something) irrelevant or of no practical significance

1. mock trials or debates, especially for law students
Usage: legal education

Examples

• The lawyer moots several important constitutional questions in her brief.
• The new evidence moots the defendant’s previous argument.
• Law students participate in moots to practice their courtroom skills.
• She moots the possibility of changing the company policy.
• The settlement moots the need for a lengthy trial.
• The university’s moot court competition features challenging moots.
• He always moots controversial topics at dinner parties.