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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. For the sake of form only.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adj. as a formality only; "a one-candidate pro forma election" [syn: perfunctory ] adv. in a set manner without serious attention; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily" [syn: perfunctorily , as a formality ]

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
also proforma , Latin, literally "for form's sake, by way of formality;" see pro- + form (n.).

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
The term pro forma ( Latin for "as a matter of form" or "for the sake of form") is most often used to describe a practice or document that is provided as a courtesy or satisfies minimum requirements, conforms to a norm or doctrine , tends to be performed ...