Mootness
/ˈmuːtnəs/
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- (n.) The condition of a legal issue no longer presenting an active controversy, rendering the case non-justiciable.
The court dismissed the case due to mootness after the dispute was resolved.
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Commentary
Mootness often leads courts to avoid ruling on abstract or hypothetical issues; it is distinct from ripeness, which addresses readiness for litigation.
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