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formality

[ fawr-mal-i-tee ]

noun

plural formalities.
  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:

    the formalities of judicial process.

  7. a formal act or observance.

    Synonyms: , ,

  8. something done merely or mainly for form's sake; a requirement of custom or etiquette:

    the formality of a thank-you note.



formality

/ ´ÚÉ”Ëˈ³¾Ã¦±ôɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. a requirement of rule, custom, etiquette, etc
  2. the condition or quality of being formal or conventional
  3. strict or excessive observance of form, ceremony, etc
  4. an established, proper, or conventional method, act, or procedure
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of formality1

From the Latin word ´ÚÅ°ù³¾Äå±ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ, dating back to 1525–35. See formal 1, -ity
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The beauty of McDonald’s voice doesn’t dissolve into the character but retains a kind of formality.

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Throwing in expectations related to titles and other formalities that are part of James’ job is enough to turn John into a frightened ostrich desperate to find a soft ground to bury his head in.

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Qualifying should be a formality from a group that also contains Andorra and Serbia, so the first high-quality opponents England are likely to meet will be when they get to the World Cup.

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The brothers registered with the authorities in the capital, Bucharest, in a legal formality to demonstrate their compliance with an ongoing criminal investigation.

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The full IOC Session of about 100 members must vote on the decision later this week at a meeting in Costa Navarino, Greece, but that is typically a formality.

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