Formality

/fɔːmˈælɪti/

/fɔɹˈmæɫəti/

Formality

a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

synonyms : formalness

compliance with formal rules

capable of being graded (for quality or rank or size etc.)

a requirement of etiquette or custom

Examples

1. As an American, she had little truck with the painful formality of English life.

2. We don't have much time, so let's dispense with the formalities and start talking turkey.

3. Our final consideration here is formality.

4. You exchange formalities back and forth.