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Webster 1913 Edition


Punctuality

Puncˊtu-al′i-ty

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Noun.
[Cf. F.
ponctualité
.]
The quality or state of being punctual; especially, adherence to the exact time of an engagement; exactness.

Webster 1828 Edition


Punctuality

PUNCTUAL'ITY

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Noun.
Nicety; scrupulous exactness. He served his prince with punctuality.
1.
It is now used chiefly in regard to time. He pays his debts with punctuality. He is remarkable for the punctuality of his attendance.