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formality

/ˌfɔrməˈlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does formality mean?

noun

The quality of being formal; a social occasion or event that is formal in character. Formality is often used to describe a situation or occasion that is dignified, polite, and respectful.

Example

"The wedding was a formal affair, with a black-tie dress code and a string quartet playing classical music."

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