Associations to the word «Punctilio»

Wiktionary

PUNCTILIO, noun. A fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure. Strictness in observance of formalities.

Dictionary definition

PUNCTILIO, noun. A fine point of etiquette or petty formality.
PUNCTILIO, noun. Strict observance of formalities.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope