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punctilio

Pronunciation: /pʌŋ(k)ˈtɪlɪəʊ/

Definition of punctilio

noun (plural punctilios)

  • a fine or petty point of conduct or procedure: both counsel and judges follow the punctilios of court procedure and conduct [mass noun]:a stickler for punctilio

Origin:

late 16th century: from Italian puntiglio(n-) and Spanish puntillo, diminutive of punto 'a point'

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