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punctilio (n.)

1590s, "point," also "detail of action," from Italian puntiglio or Spanish puntillo, diminutive of punto "point" (see point (n.)).

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Definitions of punctilio from WordNet

punctilio (n.)
a fine point of etiquette or petty formality;
punctilio (n.)
strict observance of formalities;
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