In law, the term is used to refer to a quibble or academic point.

People are really here to discuss popular music, not to score academic points and be seen at parties.

All this I found fascinating from an academic point of view, but not the stuff to spark a small child's imagination.

From the academic point of view, it was nearly perfect.

An academic point, maybe, but it underlines a key difference in character and ability between new and old.

Moreover, it gives exposure from an academic point of view.

While this may seem like an academic point, it has profound practical implications.

Florida has drawn criticism for taking an overly academic and elitist point of view.

From an academic point of view these two tasks are incompatible.

This was a festival designed to convert and educate the average person, not to debate academic fine points.