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• Formality — For*mal i*ty, n.; pl. {Formalities}. [Cf. F. formalit[ e].] 1. The condition or quality of being formal, strictly ceremonious, precise, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. Form without substance. [1913 Webster] Such [books] as are mere pieces of formality, so …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• formality — for‧mal‧i‧ty [fɔːˈmælti ǁ fɔːr ] noun formalities PLURALFORM [countable usually plural] LAW 1. something formal or official that you have to do so that a process can be completed properly: • immigration and customs formalities • Certain… …   Financial and business terms

• formality — formality, formalism The first is the ordinary noun corresponding to formal: formality is primarily the observance of rules and conventions, a formality is something that has to be done by convention (often with implications of superfluousness:… …   Modern English usage

• formality — ► NOUN (pl. formalities) 1) the rigid observance of rules or convention. 2) a thing done simply to comply with convention or regulations. 3) (a formality) a thing done or occurring as a matter of course; an inevitability …   English terms dictionary

• formality — noun 1 action that is necessary according to custom/law ADJECTIVE ▪ mere ▪ Your acceptance into the club will be a mere formality. ▪ customs, legal (both esp. BrE) VERB + FORMALITY ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

• Formality — A formality is an established procedure or set of specific behaviors and utterances, conceptually similar to a ritual although typically secular and less involved. A formality may be as simple as a handshake upon making new acquaintainces in… …   Wikipedia

• formality — for|mal|i|ty [fo:ˈmælıti US fo:r ] n plural formalities 1.) [C usually plural] something that you must do as a formal or official part of an activity or process ▪ the formalities necessary for a valid marriage 2.) [C usually singular] something… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• formality — noun 1 (countable usually plural) something that you must do as a formal or official part of an activity or process: There are a few formalities to settle before you become legal owner of the car. 2 be a formality to be something that you must do …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• formality — noun (plural ties) Date: 1597 1. compliance with formal or conventional rules ; ceremony 2. the quality or state of being formal 3. an established form or procedure that is required or conventional < the interview was just a formality > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• formality — /fawr mal i tee/, n., pl. formalities. 1. condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality. 2. rigorously methodical character. 3. strict adherence to established rules and… …   Universalium

• formality — noun (plural formalities) the rigid observance of rules or convention. ↘a thing that is done simply to comply with convention, regulations, or custom. ↘something done or happening as a matter of course: promotion looks a formality …   English new terms dictionary