FORMALITY

n. 1 Often, the formalities. form, convention, conventionality, practice, procedure, custom, wont, observance, protocol, ceremony, rite, ritual Observe the legal formalities by having this document witnessed Formality requires that you walk backwards out of the room. 2 strictness, punctilio, exactness, precision, correctness, rigidity, stiffness, inflexibility We must maintain the formality of Sunday service 3 etiquette, politesse, decorum, punctilio, conformity, propriety Formality prohibits casual conversation