moot court
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of moot court
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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It’s not as though he were testing some novel theory in moot court, or practicing “creative” lawyering, as he claimed in a self-pitying podcast interview.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2024
I vividly recall when I first met him, in a moot court session fittingly enough, back before I joined the SG’s office.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2022
The valedictorian of her class at Columbia High School, Judge Childs has said that her experiences with moot court in high school and college inspired her to pursue a law career.
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022
He also sponsored a $250,000 endowed scholarship and paid to renovate a room for a moot court.
From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2020
My old friend, Mr. Kirkwood, was the prosecuting attorney of the county, and I renewed with him my "moot court" experience in frequent contests between real parties.
From Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. by Sherman, John
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