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formal system

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noun

  1. Also called: formal theory.   formal calculuslogic an uninterpreted symbolic system whose syntax is precisely defined, and on which a relation of deducibility is defined in purely syntactic terms; a logistic system Compare formal language

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It is still too early to say whether there will be a more formal system for ships to seek guidance on whether they can cross the Strait of Hormuz, maritime analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

In a separate motion, which also passed unanimously, Park called for establishing a formal system in which DWP provides the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 14, 2025

The investigation found there was no formal system in place to identify whether personal care was to be carried out by one or two carers.

From BBC Nov. 20, 2024

But that too feels like a dynamic that can’t change without massive formal system reform.

From Slate Jan. 26, 2023

Indeed the whole formal system of official education is opposed to the development of any such relation.

From Japan: an Attempt at Interpretation by Lafcadio Hearn

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