noun : FORMALITY
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) a requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere formality" ;
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2. (
) a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention" ;
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3. (
) compliance with formal rules; "courtroom formality" ;
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