(a matter) of academic interest/concern

sth that is no longer so important and therefore not likely to affect a situation

The performance itself was important, but it was almost of academic interest.  BNCI

It is difficult at the best of times, however, to distinguish the sexes, and only of academic interest once stung.  BNCI

For the foreseeable future, the notion of a Quality Commission remains only of academic interest.  bNCI

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