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n. - A requirement of etiquette or custom.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Noun, : the formalities of judicial process. ,the formality of a thank-you note
  • But times have changed and the simplification of business formalities is now under way.
  • Kahle (certain formalities) and Golan (URAA restoration) (where a new ruling was just issued).
  • While awaiting the settlement of certain formalities he took apartments at Brown's Hotel, and it was here he was arrested.
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