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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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   What is formality?

   • 1. The quality or condition of being formal. 2. Rigorous or ceremonious adherence to established forms, rules, or customs. 3. An established form, rule, or custom, especially one followed merely for the sake of procedure or decorum. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does formalit mean?

   • F . formalit [' e ].] 1. The condition or quality of being formal, strictly ceremonious, precise, etc . [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Form without substance . [ 1913 Webster ] Such [ books] as are mere pieces of formality, so that if you look on them, you look though them . -- Fuller . [ 1913 Webster ] 3.

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   What does observe the formalities mean?

   • observe the formalities We'll have to observe the formalities (= do what is expected). She found the formality of the occasion rather daunting. A note of formality in his voice alerted her to the fact that others were listening. [ C ] There were only a few legal formalities to be finished, and he would be free to leave the country.

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   What does it mean if a procedure is just a formality?

   • If you say that an action or procedure is just a formality, you mean that it is done only because it is normally done, and that it will not have any real effect on the situation. He would not go as far as confirming his appointment, but that appears to be a mere formality.

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     the quality of being suitable for serious or official...

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     FORMALITY translate: 行動, 禮節；俗套；例行公事, 莊重, 莊重，正規，適合正式場合. Learn...

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     FORMALITY translate: 行动, 礼节；俗套；例行公事, 庄重, 庄重，正规，适合正式场合. Learn...

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     FORMALITY translate: sebagai rasmi, kekakuan. Learn more in...

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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. Formality also means to align with customs or etiquette.

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