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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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   The meaning of FORMALITY is compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony. How to use formality in a sentence. Did you know?

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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 is speech or behaviour which is correct and serious, rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations.

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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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   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.

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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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    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.

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    1. 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. [...] 2. Formalities are formal actions or procedures that are carried out as part of a particular activity or event. [...] 3. See also formal. More.