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mootness

  • a word derived from moot.

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“Because of the fact specific nature of Plaintiffs’ claims, no mootness exception applies.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

One is I actually think it’s a real issue on the merits, but two, I mean, you said mootness.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2020

“Is there any way in which a finding of mootness would prejudice further options available to the petitioners in this case, for example, seeking damages?”

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2019

The faculty, which is set to include three sitting judges, is mostly but not entirely conservative, and the sessions will largely focus on practical advice, legal writing and technical legal issues like mootness and abstention.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2018

Court of Appeals in New Orleans under the doctrine of equitable mootness.

From BusinessWeek • Oct. 19, 2011