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   formality

   /fəˈmalɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the rigid observance of convention or etiquette: "the formality of life in an English public school"
   • ▪ strictly conventional behaviour: "with disconcerting formality the brothers shook hands" Similar ceremonyceremoniousnessritualconventionalityred tapeprotocoldecorumstatelinesscourtlinesssolemnityetiquettealoofnessreserveremotenessdetachmentunapproachabilitystand-offishnessstiffnessprimnessstuffinessstaidnesscorrectnessdecorumpunctiliousnessinflexibilityreticencetaciturnityantisocial natureOpposite informalityinformality
   • ▪ a thing that is done simply to comply with convention, regulations, or custom: "legal formalities" Similar official procedureruleregulationconventionritualcustommatter of formformal gesturebureaucracyred tapepaperworkformpunctilioprotocol
   • ▪ something done or happening as a matter of course and without question: "promotion looks a formality" Similar routineroutine practicenormal procedurematter of courseforegone conclusioninevitabilitycertaintyracing certaintyinformal:sure thingOpposite exceptional measurepossibilityunlikely possibility

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘accordance with legal rules or conventions’): from French formalité or medieval Latin formalitas, from formalis (see formal).

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   FORMALITY definition: 1. something that has to be done but has no real importance: 2. something that the law or an…. Learn more.

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   Learn the meaning of formality as compliance with formal or conventional rules, the quality or state of being formal, or an established form or procedure. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   Formality is the condition or quality of being formal, or following established rules, procedures, or customs. It can also mean a formal act, ceremony, or observance. See the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of formality.

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   A formality is something that follows traditional rules. Even though you knew your request for time off at work would be approved, you still went through the formality of filling out all the required paperwork.

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    Formality is something that the law or an official process says must be done, or formal and polite behaviour. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.

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    1. condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality. 2. rigorously methodical character. 3. strict adherence to established rules and procedures; rigidity. 4. observance of form or ceremony. 5. marked or excessive ceremoniousness. 6. an established order or method of proceeding.