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Behavior that is strictly proper, conventional or formal
“He bowed to her, in the distant formality of the rich, and then laughed as his hand caught on his sword, spoiling the movement.”
Behavior that is impersonal, strictly according to formal etiquette
“His cold formality of manner rendered his periodical visits to Rhoscadzhel somewhat dull to Lord Lamorna.”
A thing that is done to comply with rules or regulations
“They claimed the lender told them to sign the papers stating a business purpose strictly as a formality.”
An act performed for ritualistic or ceremonial reasons
“The ministerial officer of the board must go through the formality of being again sworn as a witness.”
Courtesy or politeness in the form of an act or remark
“It is perfectly acceptable to bow as a formality simply to show respect.”
Something that is a certainty or a foregone conclusion
“The Lok Sabha elections are nearing, and Bhau's victory is a mere formality, or is it?”
The quality of being uncommunicative
Behavior that conforms to accepted standards of respectability and good breeding
The quality of being elegant, dignified or classy
Seriousness in bearing or manner
A traditional or accepted way of behaving, specific to a particular society, place, or time
The state of having a grim or severe manner or appearance
The quality, state, or condition of being emotionless
Regularity, restraint
Loophole; minor detail
The state of being frigid
A formal presentation of one person to another
Talk or remarks taking place before an action or event
Strait-lacedness
Ceremony and splendid display
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