solemnity
Law. a formality that renders an act or document valid.
Origin of solemnity
1Other words from solemnity
- o·ver·so·lem·ni·ty, noun
- sem·i·so·lem·ni·ty, noun
- su·per·so·lem·ni·ty, noun
Words Nearby solemnity
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How to use solemnity in a sentence
The Agnalazaha residents wanted to make sure, however, that the Missouri group realized the solemnity of their promise.
The first step in using trees to slow climate change: Protect the trees we have | Susan Milius | July 13, 2021 | Science NewsSecrecy is a way of enveloping bonds of fellowship in solemnity and sacredness.
What the Freemasons Taught the World About the Power of Secrecy | John Dickie | August 13, 2020 | TimeGhusul is a ritual cleansing from head to toe, in this instance performed with all the solemnity of a trip to a water park.
The Roman Catholic Church refers to it as the “solemnity of All Saints.”
He conducts this ceremony with the greatest solemnity, occasionally pronouncing these incantatory words, "Plate or shell, sah?"
Physiology of The Opera | John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")
The Briton, holding the documents in a pudgy hand, looked at the swift-gestured director with portentous solemnity.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeAlfaretta's face assumed a look of great solemnity and a shiver of real fear ran over her.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondIt is a part of religious worship, and claims that solemnity of mind that is due to every religious service.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamAll things that could give solemnity to an observance unite to invest this with a devout character.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
British Dictionary definitions for solemnity
/ (səˈlɛmnɪtɪ) /
the state or quality of being solemn
(often plural) solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc
law a formality necessary to validate a deed, act, contract, etc
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