mootness

[US]/ˈmuːtnəs/
[UK]/ˈmuːtnəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being open to discussion or debate; the state of having no practical significance or relevance, often in a legal context

Phrases & Collocations

mootness issue

mootness argument

mootness doctrine

Example Sentences

the defense attorney argued the mootness of the case since the disputed law had already been repealed.

we need to discuss the mootness doctrine before proceeding with the appeal.

the board addressed the question of mootness regarding the expired contract.

because the company changed its policy, the judge questioned the mootness of the lawsuit.

the committee debated the mootness of continuing the investigation without new evidence.

appealing to the supreme court often involves complex arguments about mootness.

the concept of mootness prevents courts from issuing advisory opinions.

rapidly changing political climates can create uncertainty regarding the mootness of legal challenges.

the court dismissed the claim based on grounds of mootness.

academic discussion of mootness often focuses on the "capable of repetition" exception.

they raised the issue of mootness to avoid a ruling on the merits.

legal experts analyzed the mootness of the dispute after the settlement was reached.

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