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pettifoggery

/ˈpɛt.iˌfɒɡ.ər.i/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a prática de se concentrar em detalhes insignificantes ou mesquinhos, frequentemente de maneira irritante ou excessivamente jurídica.

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noun

/ˈpɛt.iˌfɒɡ.ər.i/C2formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa a prática de se concentrar em detalhes insignificantes ou mesquinhos, frequentemente de maneira irritante ou excessivamente jurídica.

A noun referring to the practice of focusing on trivial or minor details, often in a quarrelsome or overly legalistic manner.

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  1. Quibbling over trivial mattersC2formal

    The act of arguing or disputing over insignificant or minor details, often in a legal or formal context.

    ptMesquinharia jurídica

    • The meeting was wasted on pettifoggery about the wording of the agenda.
    • His constant pettifoggery frustrated the entire committee.
    • The lawsuit was a classic case of legal pettifoggery.

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