formality
/fɔ:'mæliti/
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The judge observed the courtroom formality of standing when the verdict was read.
Definition
- Noun:
- Compliance with established rules or procedures: The condition of following required official or conventional steps.
- A conventional act of ceremony or etiquette: A specific action or procedure that is customary but may lack deeper significance.
- A manner marked by strict observance of forms or ceremony: A stiff, ceremonious, or official style of behavior or speech.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Signing this document is just a formality; the deal is already agreed upon.
- The formality of the wedding ceremony was beautiful but took a long time.
- He spoke with such formality that everyone in the room sat up straight.
Advanced Usage
- "a mere formality": Something done only to comply with a rule or custom, with the outcome being a foregone conclusion.
- The final interview is a mere formality; the job is yours.
Variants and Related Words
- Formal (adj): Following or according with established form, custom, or rule; official.
- The invitation requires formal attire.
- Formalize (verb): To make formal or official.
- They will formalize the agreement with a contract.
- Informality (noun): The opposite state; absence of formality or ceremony.
Synonyms
- Procedure: An established or official way of doing something.
- Ceremony: A formal act or series of acts performed according to prescribed ritual.
- Convention: A way in which something is usually done.
Related Phrases
- As a matter of formality: Done to adhere to the required procedure.
- We will check your references as a matter of formality.
The judge observed the courtroom formality of standing when the verdict was read.
Noun
- compliance with formal rules
- courtroom formality
- a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
- the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention
- a requirement of etiquette or custom
- a mere formality