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  2. Mootness - Wikipedia

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    The phrase 'moot point' refers (in American English) to an issue that is irrelevant to a subject being discussed or (in British English) to one that is debatable. Due to the relatively uncommon usage of the word moot, and because "moot" and "mute" are homophones in some pronunciations, this is sometimes erroneously rendered as "mute point". [10]

  3. Moot - Wikipedia

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    Moot may refer to: Mootness , in American law: a point where further proceedings have lost practical significance; whereas in British law: the issue remains debatable Moot court , an activity in many law schools where participants take part in simulated court proceedings

  4. Skunked term - Wikipedia

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    A moot point in British English has historically meant a point that is worth debating, but the meaning is shifting towards that in US English of a point that is irrelevant or academic. [ 7 ] A " steep learning curve " was used in psychology from the 1920s to describe the quick and easy acquisition of skill; it was adopted more widely in the ...

  5. Moot court - Wikipedia

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    Moot court is a co-curricular activity at many law schools. Participants take part in simulated court or arbitration proceedings, usually involving drafting memorials or memoranda and participating in oral argument. In many countries, the phrase "moot court" may be shortened to simply "moot" or "mooting".

  6. Motion in limine - Wikipedia

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    Examples of motions in limine would be that the attorney for the defendant may ask the judge to refuse to admit into evidence any personal information, or medical, criminal or financial records, using the legal grounds that these records are irrelevant, immaterial, unreliable, or unduly prejudicial, and/or that their probative value is outweighed by the prejudicial result to the defendant, or ...

  7. What is Mr. Irrelevant? Former final NFL draft pick Brock ...

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    The first Mr. Irrelevant was named in 1976 in Steelers draft pick Kelvin Kirk. Salata also created Irrelevant Week, which is run by his nonprofit organization under the same name.

  8. NFL draft: Mr. Irrelevant meaning, origin and history - AOL

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    What does "Mr. Irrelevant" mean in the NFL draft? Here's a look back at the meaning, origin and history of the nickname. NFL draft: Mr. Irrelevant meaning, origin and history

  9. List of commonly misused English words - Wikipedia

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    Acute means "sharp", as an acute illness is one that rapidly worsens and reaches a crisis. A chronic illness may also be a severe one, but it is long-lasting, lingering, or having a long history. [5] Standard: She was treated with epinephrine during an acute asthma attack. Standard: It is not a terminal illness, but it does cause chronic pain.