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I believe the answer is:

pedant

(Other definitions for pedant that I've seen before include "Know-all who insists on strict observance of rules" , "formalist" , "Person who pays too much attention to formal rules" , "A sticklet for formal rules and details" , "Hair-splitter" .)

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