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formalities

/fawr-mal-i-tee/US // fɔrˈmæl ɪ ti //UK // (fɔːˈmælɪtɪ) //

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural for·mal·i·ties.

    • : condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality.
    • : rigorously methodical character.
    • : strict adherence to established rules and procedures; rigidity.
    • : observance of form or ceremony.
    • : marked or excessive ceremoniousness.
    • : an established order or method of proceeding: the formalities of judicial process.
    • : a formal act or observance.
    • : something done merely or mainly for form's sake; a requirement of custom or etiquette: the formality of a thank-you note.

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Examples

  • In the absence of ceremonial formalities, Francis favored a business-like manner.

  • The Duke of Cambridge made the comment to a former regimental sergeant major, Ray Collister, 56, after the formalities.

  • The Copenhagen climate talks (Conference of the Parties 15, or COP15) were supposed to conclude with formalities.

  • But these old boxes and formalities still determine how entities are viewed and regulated.

  • She waited for no further formalities, but shaken with the sure foreboding of calamity, turned and fled the room.

  • "Now, you say you heard your sister scream," said the lawyer after the usual formalities had passed.

  • Neither of these formalities seems to have obtained generally in classical times.

  • The masseur had a great deal of trouble in explaining to her the parliamentary formalities of the verification of elections.

  • He forgot one or two of the formalities which were religiously observed at that solitary table.

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