Punctilio

puhngk-TIL-ee-oh (/pʌŋkˈtɪl iˌoʊ/)

a fine point or detail of conduct, procedure, or etiquette.

“The Antarctic rules have a real punctilio to them: even dogs are banned to protect wildlife and reduce disease risk.”

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Showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.

(formal) slow or reluctant to act; medically: constipated.

calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

belittling or humiliating oneself.