Synonyms: moot
Definition: a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise
Usage: he organized the weekly moot
Similar words: lawsuit, case, causa, cause, suit
Definition: a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Usage: the family brought suit against the landlord
Synonyms: debate, deliberate, consider, moot, turn over
Definition: think about carefully; weigh
Usage: They considered the possibility of a strike; Turn the proposal over in your mind
Similar words: discuss, talk over, hash out
Definition: speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
Usage: We discussed our household budget
Synonyms: disputable, debatable, arguable, moot
Definition: open to argument or debate
Usage: that is a moot question
Similar words: controversial
Definition: marked by or capable of arousing controversy
Usage: the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial; Rushdie's controversial book; a controversial decision on affirmative action
Synonyms: moot
Definition: of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)
Similar words: irrelevant
Definition: having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
Usage: an irrelevant comment; irrelevant allegations