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punctilio

UK
/pʌŋkˈtɪlɪəʊ/
US
/pʌŋkˈtɪlioʊ/

Translations

punctilionoun
punctilios
pl
UK
/pʌŋkˈtɪlɪəʊ/
US
/pʌŋkˈtɪlioʊ/
formalismeSens soutenu : observance stricte et parfois excessive des formes et des convenances.
The ambassador insisted on every punctilio when arranging the treaty signing.
L’ambassadeur exigeait un formalisme absolu lors de la signature du traité.
Additional translations
formalitéPour un détail de conduite, d’étiquette ou de protocole.
Synonyms
formality
custom
convention
etiquette
protocol

Definitions

punctilionoun
A fine or petty point of conduct or procedure.
He was known for his attention to every punctilio of the formal dinner etiquette.
Strict or scrupulous observance of formalities or minute details of conduct.
The ambassador insisted on every punctilio when arranging the treaty signing.
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