Moot

A word with complex origins, primarily used to describe something that is open to discussion or debate, often with little practical significance. It can also imply something that is irrelevant or no longer of importance. The term suggests an issue that may have been previously decided or addressed, and the current discussion might offer little new information or impact. It can carry connotations of being theoretical or hypothetical, lacking immediate consequences. The core meaning is to raise a question or topic for debate, particularly one that is either settled or inconsequential.

Moot meaning with examples

• The legal team argued that the defendant's prior criminal record was a moot point, as it had been addressed and deemed inadmissible during earlier proceedings. Focusing on that, the team felt, would waste the juries time. The evidence presented was sufficient to prove his guilt.
• Whether or not the company should have invested in a different technology at this stage is a moot question since the market has already shifted and the new tech has emerged as the only viable way forward for them.
• After the project was canceled, whether or not the original plan would have been successful became a moot point. Everyone simply agreed that the time and funds should be allocated elsewhere.
• With the election results finalized, the discussion about voter fraud became a moot point; it's over. The current task is to move forward with a new agenda to keep the people happy.