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to formalize
01
to make something legally valid
Transitive: to formalize sth
Example
The business partners decided to formalize their agreement by signing a legally binding contract.
The organization formalized its nonprofit status by registering with the government.
02
to make something official, standardized, or recognized by establishing formal procedures or agreements
Transitive: to formalize sth
Example
The company decided to formalize the new policy by issuing a written statement.
The school is planning to formalize the new attendance rules at the start of next term.
word family
form
Noun
formal
Adjective
formalize
Verb
formalized
Adjective
formalized
Adjective
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