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Punctilio Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0
- punctilio
n
- a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
- strict observance of formalities
- 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.
They will not part with the least punctilio in their
opinions and practices. --Fuller.
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