formality
noun
condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality.
formalities
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pluralof formality.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The man submitted to standard airport health screening in Nairobi, and passed through immigration formalities, officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Their team-mates and the Elche players continued to wear the shirts through the pre-match formalities.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“There are some formalities to it,” said Saltarelli.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint the Austrian is virtually done with just the formalities left to complete.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
It was the first time I had witnessed a head of state go through the formalities of his office, and I was fascinated.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
