punctilio

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

Covert gestures of kindness saved me from trouble, or explained the punctilio of some futile but unavoidable chore.

{n} ceremony, exactness, nicety
strict observance of formalities a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
A nice point of exactness in conduct, ceremony, or proceeding; particularity or exactness in forms; as, the punctilios of a public ceremony
a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
strict observance of formalities
{i} exactingness concerning details, strictness regarding trivial issues
punctilio
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