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Officially vs Formality - What's the difference?

officially | formality |

As an adverb officially

is in an official manner.

As a noun formality is

(uncountable) the state of being formal.

officially

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an official manner
  • See also

    * formally

    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.