>The definition for "moot" that has evolved to it's current commonly-used
>status comes from mock debates for law students.  In this context a point is
>moot if it's already settled in the real world, but subject for debate by
>the uninformed and ignorant for the purpose of instructing them.

this is always the context and meaning I've seen it.   I initially 
remembered the meaning of "moot" by relating it to "mute" which is what you 
should remain with the subject is moot.  ie, "shut up, discussion of the 
moot point is pointless" :))

Len


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