noun
- fine points of etiquette or proper behavior; strict attention to formal rules of conduct
Usage: plural of punctilio; formal
Examples
- The diplomat was well-versed in all the punctilios of international protocol.
- She observed the punctilios of Victorian society with meticulous care.
- The wedding planner attended to every punctilio to ensure a flawless ceremony.
- He dismissed such punctilios as unnecessary in modern business dealings.
- The court required strict adherence to legal punctilios during the proceedings.
- Social punctilios seemed less important during the emergency situation.