- FORMALITY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The formality of a dinner party is indicated by such formalities as invitations, required dress, and full table settings Legal formalities, or technicalities, may turn out to be all-important even if they often seem minor
- FORMALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
When two parties decide to engage in an exchange, there are often formalities involved, such as a legal framework, which drives the level of perceived risk down
- formality noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
[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
- FORMALITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
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
- Formalities - definition of formalities by The Free Dictionary
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
- FORMALITY Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
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
- formality - WordReference. com Dictionary of English
an established order or method of proceeding:[countable] the formalities of the court process a formal act or observance:[countable] The receiving line was a necessary formality at the wedding
- Formality Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
They haven't approved the loan yet, but that's just a mere pure formality Let's skip the formalities and get right down to business
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