'Punctilio' definitions:

Definition of 'punctilio'

From: WordNet
noun
A fine point of etiquette or petty formality
noun
Strict observance of formalities

Definition of 'Punctilio'

From: GCIDE
  • Punctilio \Punc*til"io\ (p[u^][ng]k*t[i^]l"y[-o]), n.; pl. Punctilios (-y[=o]z). [It. puntiglio, or Sp. puntillo, dim. fr. L. punctum point. See Point, n.] A nice point of exactness in conduct, ceremony, or proceeding; particularity or exactness in forms; as, the punctilios of a public ceremony. [1913 Webster]
  • They will not part with the least punctilio in their opinions and practices. --Fuller. [1913 Webster]

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