Definition of: moot

(mt) noun
1. In Anglo–Saxon times, the meeting of freemen and farmers for the discussion or debate of local affairs.
2. Hence, discussion or argument; especially, in modern usage, discussion of a mock lawsuit for the sake of practice.
3. The place where a meeting is held.
—v.t.
1. To debate; discuss.
2. To argue (a case) in a moot court.
—adjective Still open to discussion; intended for discussion: a moot point. [OE mōt assembly, court]
—moot′er noun