mootie

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English

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Etymology

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From moot +‎ -ie.

Noun

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mootie (plural mooties)

  1. (informal, law) A participant in a moot court competition.
    Synonym: mooter
    • 2011, Mariel Dimsey, “Consequences of Avoidance under the CISG”, in S. Kröll, L.A. Mistelis, P. Perales Viscasillas, V. Rogers, editors, International Arbitration and International Commercial Law: Synergy, Convergence and Evolution [Liber Amicorum Eric Bergsten], Alphen aan den Rijn: Wolters Kluwer, →ISBN, page 525:
      As a former Mootie in the 8th moot and an avid supporter, coach and arbitrator since, I am honoured to contribute to this celebration of Professor Bergsten and hope that the entirety of this Liber Amicorum underscores the utmost admiration and tremendous respect []