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UK
/fɔːmˈælɪtiz/
]
[ US /fɔɹˈmæɫətiz/ ]
[ US /fɔɹˈmæɫətiz/ ]
NOUN
-
a requirement of etiquette or custom
a mere formality
How To Use formalities In A Sentence
- There are a few formalities to be gone through before you enter a foreign country.
- The meeting ended with the correct formalities, and barely concealed mutual mistrust. JOSIAH THE GREAT: The True Story of The Man Who Would Be King
- Expense of formation Neither a sole trader nor a partnership is inhibited by legal formalities when commencing trading.
- Refreshments were also served following the formalities of the evening.
- Andersson, capped 15 times, should be eligible in the New Year after work permit formalities have been sorted out.
- If the listing is accompanied by a share issue, it will be the subscription period and other formalities which dictate the timetable.
- Bali Hai point was suggested as the welcoming area and plans need to be firmed up as to the decorations and formalities.
- denouncement" or claim, which entails certain legal formalities and the annual payment of a tax. Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development
- Take care also to have all of the legal formalities correct and in order - sun sign Arians are renowned for a distaste for ‘petty’ legalities!
- Chun was coy only about his ambition for the presidency, and then only to preserve the formalities.