Word of the Day: Punctilio

Definition:
1. A fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.
2. Strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities.
3. A minute detail of conduct in a ceremony or in observance of a code.
4. Careful observance of forms (as in social conduct)

Examples:
1. Without fail, the punctilio required during each of Ms. Layman’s garden parties was for the attendees to raise their glasses and give a cheer to the patron saint of married women.
2. The punctilio at the school’s annual awards day ceremony always called for the students to march into the gymnasium like little soldiers at the beginning of the ceremony.
3. Since the club had a strict code of conduct, the punctilio of reading the minutes seemed pointless due to the few trivial events that took place.