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formality

noun

Meaning

  1. 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. (countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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