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Engaging lawyer, go after Trinidad estate for unduly rigorous formality (8)

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pedantry

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'unduly rigorous formality' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for pedantry that I've seen before include "Den party (anag.)" , "Over-attention to detail" , "Nitpicking" , "Excessive concern with minor rules" , "Fastidiousness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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