1. Ironically or humorouSly uSed to refer to {religiouS iSSueS}. 2. Technical fine pointS of an abStruSe nature, eSpecially thoSe where the reSolution iS of theoretical intereSt but iS relatively marginal with reSpect to actual uSe of a deSign or SyStem. USed eSpecially around Software iSSueS with a heavy AI or language-deSign component, Such aS the Smart-data vS. Smart-programS diSpute in AI. [Jargon File]