'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]