"minor point" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: minor points [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} minor point (plural minor points)
  1. (rugby, historical) A single point awarded for a touch-in-goal and sometimes for touchdowns or dead balls. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Rugby Synonyms: rouge, minor
    Sense id: en-minor_point-en-noun-BpPARM5T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

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