formal
- The external shape, organization, or presentation instead of the actual substance or content
- The observance of specified, recognized protocols or formalities to be deemed valid or legally enforceable
- Theoretical in nature and holding significance only in terms of regulatory compliance or formality
- The lawyer advised that the contract is formal and must follow specific rules to be valid.
- The agreement was not considered valid by the court due to the absence of some formal requirements.
- The formality of the procedure ensures that the legal outcomes can be enforced by law.
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