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Formalities vs Formality - What's the difference?

formalities | formality |

As nouns the difference between formalities and formality

is that formalities is while formality is (uncountable) the state of being formal.

formalities

English

Noun

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  • formality

    Noun

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