formally
Americanadverb
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in a formal manner.
The store was formally opened on Tuesday.
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as regards form; in form.
It may be formally correct, but it is substantively wrong.
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Verizon said it expects the acquisition to formally close on Jan. 20.
The Foreman's legal representatives in Iran formally submitted an application for bail this week.
From BBC
But officials in both cities said they have not enforced their ordinances since the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ban in 2023, though neither has been formally repealed.
From Los Angeles Times
The Labour leadership has said the move will save taxpayers £192,000, and will now formally write to central government to make the request.
From BBC
Police will formally decide this month whether to pause the inquiry.
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