Associations to the word «Formality»

Wiktionary

FORMALITY, noun. (uncountable) The state of being formal.
FORMALITY, noun. Something said or done as a matter of form.
FORMALITY, noun. A customary ritual without new or unique meaning.
FORMALITY, noun. A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

Dictionary definition

FORMALITY, noun. A requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere formality".
FORMALITY, noun. A manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention".
FORMALITY, noun. Compliance with formal rules; "courtroom formality".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn