FORMALITIES

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A requirement of etiquette or custom

Example:

a mere formality

Synonyms:

formalities; formality

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("formalities" is a kind of...):

ceremonial; ceremonial occasion; ceremony; observance (a formal event performed on a special occasion)

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