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A requirement of etiquette or custom
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formality
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Formality \For*mal"i*ty\, n.; pl. Formalities . [Cf. F. formalit['e].] The condition or quality of being formal, strictly ceremonious, precise, etc. Form without substance. Such [books] as are mere pieces of formality, so that if you look on them, ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context uncountable English) The state of being formal. 2 Something said or done as a matter of form. 3 A customary ritual without new or unique meaning. 4 A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A formality is an established procedure or set of specific behaviors and utterances, conceptually similar to a ritual although typically secular and less involved. A formality may be as simple as a handshake upon making new acquaintances in Western culture ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES dispense with the formalities (= speak openly and directly ) ▪ Let’s dispense with the formalities , shall we? COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ ADJECTIVE legal ▪ The tribunals were intended to provide a way for rural residents ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1530s, "agreement as to form," from formal + -ity or else from Middle French formalité (15c.) or Latin formitalitatem . Sense of "conformity to established rule" is from 1590s; meaning "something done for the sake of form" is from 1640s. Related: Formalities ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a requirement of etiquette or custom [syn: formalities ] a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies [syn: formalness ] [ant: informality ] compliance with formal rules
Usage examples of formality.
After the usual formalities they told him that the Algerine pirates had so far raided Marsala and Mazara at the western end of the island of Sicily, and appeared to be making their way eastward.
There are in the modern world an admirable class of persons who really make protest on behalf of that antiqua pulchritudo of which Augustine spoke, who do long for the old feasts and formalities of the childhood of the world.
After the proper formalities, the Razers escorted Ardoise from the room.
When the reader came to the allusions to secret arrests, protracted imprisonments, and the tedious formalities of the law and lawyers, he declared that it would be necessary to pull down the Bastile before it could be acted with safety, as Beaumarchais was ridiculing every thing which ought to be respected.
If the new queens had been set loose without formality, the bees would have balled them at once because of their protectiveness towards the queen they already had.
The formality gave Joe a laugh, as did the fact that Weston had at last managed to tear Kelford away from the billiard table.
With dignified formality, the bowls were exchanged, then Mog-ur led the way as the men retreated into the small cave.
Respected Captain Folsom, in uniform but with black bow tie for formality, came to the table and asked Bill if he had a minute.
There was always some formality about the evening meal at The Forks, and the family was expected to dress for dinner, whether or not they had visitors, which they often did.
Such formalities were dispensed with at Auschwitz when the massive gassings began.
I am making Gemellus my second heir in case you die before him, but this is only a formality.
Formalities, as Lincoln confided to Tad, take a great deal of time and patience.
It would seem natural to allow a foreigner to send his personal luggage from one Treaty Port to another without going through a number of formalities which render it nearly impossible, but it was only managed by Ito sending mine in his own name to a Japanese at Hakodate with whom he is slightly acquainted.
Mariko translated with equal formality, then Kiku let out a peal of laughter.
Avril likes to see them outside the awkward formality of her position at E.