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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necessary for a particular purpose; required or essential.

acting suddenly or hastily; done without careful thought.

complete and utter (often used to emphasise a negative quality).

heavy and slow moving; laborious or dull, often because of length or weight.

lacking real amusement or joy; gloomy or cheerless.

engaging in loud, lively, and often drunken merrymaking.