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Punctilio

Punctilio Meaning & Definition
Punctilio Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Punctilio?

[n] strict observance of formalities
[n] a fine point of etiquette or petty formality

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See Also | etiquette | honoring | observance

Punctilio In Webster's Dictionary

\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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