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formalities::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | formality |
| Type of | ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance |
Examples of formalities
formalities
Both the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections are mere formalities.
From the forbes.com
Immigration and customs formalities took at best 35 to 45 minutes at the border.
From the economist.com
Amidst all the excitement, we become caught up in formalities from time to time.
From the independent.co.uk
In every other way he adheres to the formalities and traditions expected of him.
From the nzherald.co.nz
After the formalities were done, the young people were allowed to ask questions.
From the en.wikipedia.org
If formalities were not met, the work immediately entered into the public domain.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Some of these readings are usually formalities rather than substantive debates.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Border formalities were reduced from an average 30 minutes to only five or ten.
From the time.com
So let's dispense with the formalities and pencil in Miami to reach the Finals.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- A requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere formality"
- A manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
- Compliance with formal rules; "courtroom formality"
- A formality is an established procedure or set of specific behaviors and utterances, conceptually similar to a ritual although typically secular and less involved. ...
- The state of being formal; Something said or done as a matter of form; A customary ritual without new or unique meaning
- (Formalities) The procedures that must be followed to allow a corporation to run as a separate entity.
- Words used in formal situations. Usually there are also more common words that mean nearly the same thing. For example, 'to controvert' means to argue. It's adjective is more common and less formal: 'controversial'.
- Formalidad; requisito; ceremonia; etiqueta; cumplido; solemnidad
- A way of expressing social differences between speakers, often used to show respect or a lack thereof. Sometimes marked on or with pronouns, nouns and verbs. In early Modern English, the second person pronoun thou was casual and you was formal. Chapter 7.
