pettifoggery

IPA（発音記号）

名詞

The actions of a pettifogger; a trivial quarrel.

日本語の意味

些細な論争、些細な口論、または取るに足らない争い

His constant pettifoggery during contract negotiations frustrated everyone and nearly derailed the deal.

彼の契約交渉中の絶え間ない揚げ足取りと姑息な法的策謀は、皆を苛立たせ、取引をほとんど頓挫させた。

意味（1）

The actions of a pettifogger; a trivial quarrel.

He was capable of using lawyerly rhetoric, at times, to the brink of pettifoggery.

pettifoggeries

（ plural ）