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formality

UK
/fɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/fɔrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/

Translations

formalitynoun
formalities
pl
UK
/fɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/fɔrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
formalitéAu sens d’une simple exigence de procédure, d’étiquette ou de conformité.
The signing of the contract was just a formality, as all parties had already agreed to the terms.
La signature du contrat n’était qu’une formalité, puisque toutes les parties s’étaient déjà mises d’accord sur les termes.
Additional translations
caractère formelPour exprimer une qualité ou un degré de caractère formel.
formalismePour l’observance rigide des règles, des conventions ou de l’étiquette.
Synonyms
protocol
etiquette
regulation
procedure
ritual
convention
custom
ceremony
formalityadjective
more formality
Comp.
most formality
Super.
UK
/fɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/fɔrˈmæl.ə.ti/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "formality level") to indicate relation to formal quality.

Definitions

formalitynoun
A thing that is done simply to comply with requirements of etiquette, regulations, or custom.
The signing of the contract was just a formality, as all parties had already agreed to the terms.
The rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette.
The ceremony was conducted with great formality, following every traditional protocol.
A formal quality or condition.
The formality of the event required guests to wear evening attire.
formalityadjective
Relating to or expressing a level or degree of formal style, behavior, or requirements.
We adjusted our speech to match the formality level of the meeting.
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