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Moot point
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punct de dispută, subiect controversat
a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements
Idiom
Informal
Old useWhat is the origin of the idiom "moot point" and when to use it?
The idiom "moot point" originated from Old English, where "moot" referred to a formal assembly or meeting. Over time, the term evolved to signify a hypothetical or debatable point that is subject to discussion or dispute but has no practical consequence or relevance to the current situation. In modern usage, a "moot point" is often used to describe an issue or argument that is rendered irrelevant or academic because it no longer holds practical importance or is no longer applicable to the present circumstances.
Example
Whether we should have used a different approach in the last project is a moot point now; we need to focus on the upcoming one.
Dacă ar fi trebuit să folosim o abordare diferită în ultimul proiect este un punct de dispută acum; trebuie să ne concentrăm asupra celui care urmează.
Discussing the merits of the old policy versus the new one is a moot point since the company has already implemented the changes.
Discutarea meritelor vechii politici în comparație cu cea nouă este un punct de dispută, întrucât compania a implementat deja schimbările.
