moot point
The term "moot point" has evolved from its original use in legal and academic settings to describe issues that are debatable but lack practical relevance.
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Definition
C1General
(common)An issue that is open for debate but has no practical significance.
Example
- Whether we should have left earlier is a moot point now that we've missed the train.
C2Legal
(technical)A point of law that is subject to argument but has no practical impact on the current case.
Example
- The judge declared the objection a moot point since the case was already decided.
Similar
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