Formality | Mean of formality in English Dictionary

/foɚˈmæləti/

• Noun
• a formal quality
1. Her use of old-fashioned language lends an air of formality to her writing.
2. He failed to appreciate the formality of the occasion.
3. a formality of expression
• something that is required or usual but that has little true meaning or importance
1. They haven't approved the loan yet, but that's just a mere/pure formality.
• a formal part, activity, etc.
1. the formalities of courtship
2. Let's skip the formalities and get right down to business.