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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORMALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   formality: [noun] compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony.

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   Formality definition: condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality.. See examples of FORMALITY used in a sentence.

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   formality: 1 n a requirement of etiquette or custom “a mere formality ” Synonyms: formalities Type of: ceremonial , ceremonial occasion , ceremony , observance a formal event performed on a special occasion n compliance with formal rules “courtroom formality ” Type of: abidance , compliance , conformation , conformity acting according to ...

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   4 meanings: 1. a requirement of rule, custom, etiquette, etc 2. the condition or quality of being formal or conventional 3..... Click for more definitions.

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

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishformality noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable, usually plural] a thing that you must do as a formal or official part of a legal process, a social situation, etc. to go through all the formalities necessary in order to get a gun licence; Let's skip the formalities and get down to business.

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   Define formality. formality synonyms, formality pronunciation, formality translation, English dictionary definition of formality. n. pl. for·mal·i·ties 1. The quality or condition of being formal. 2. Rigorous or ceremonious adherence to established forms, rules, or customs. 3.

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    FORMALITY definition: 1. something that the law or an official process says must be done: 2. formal and polite…. Learn more.

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    A complete guide to the word "FORMALITY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.