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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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   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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   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 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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   Learn the meaning of formality as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how to use formality in different contexts, such as official situations, ceremonies, or etiquette.

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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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   Formality is the quality or condition of being formal, or the strict observance of rules, customs, or etiquette. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and usage examples of formality from various sources.