Legal Definitions - off point

Definition: Not discussing the precise issue at hand; irrelevant. Compare withON POINT.

• During a debate about climate change, a politician starts talking about their favorite sports team. This is off point because it is not related to the topic being discussed.
• In a job interview, the interviewer asks about your experience with a certain software program. If you start talking about your hobbies instead, you are off point because you are not addressing the question asked.

These examples illustrate the definition of off point because in both situations, the person is not addressing the topic or question at hand. They are bringing up irrelevant information that does not contribute to the conversation or answer the question asked.