Meaning & use
Punctilio
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A fine or minute point of correct conduct, precision, or etiquette.
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The ambassador observed every punctilio of diplomatic protocol.
He dismissed the dress code as an outdated punctilio not worth worrying about.
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The word comes from Italian "puntiglio," meaning a small point, and is the root of the related adjective "punctilious."
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