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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?

   • Definition of formality noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [countable, usually plural] a thing that you must do as a formal or official part of a legal process, a social situation, etc. Let's skip the formalities and get down to business. It only took a few minutes to complete the legal formalities.

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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 a note of formality mean?

   • 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. [ C ] It was just a mere formality. Formality is also formal behavior or appearance. It is essential to observe all the formalities when setting up a business.

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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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   Learn the meaning of formality as a noun in English, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and usage examples. Formality can refer to something that has no real importance, something that the law or an official process says must be done, or the quality of being suitable for serious or official occasions.

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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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   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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   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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   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. noun. /fɔːˈmæləti/. /fɔːrˈmæləti/. (plural formalities) [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.