moot court
In law school, an activity wherein students compete by making arguments with respect…In law school, an activity wherein students compete by making arguments with respect to a hypothetical case, or a case that has already been decided by an actual court.
Meaning
2 sensesIn law school, an activity wherein students compete by making arguments with respect to a hypothetical case, or a case that has already been decided by an actual court.
a mock court where law students argue hypothetical cases
A law school organization which organizes such competitions and prepares competitors.
Forms
plural: moot courts| Singular | moot court |
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Synonyms
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