1. official procedures or ceremonies that must be completed according to rules or customs
Usage: plural form of formality
2. conventional requirements or polite behaviors expected in social or professional situations
Usage: plural form of formality

Examples

• We need to complete all the legal formalities before signing the contract.
• The wedding included traditional formalities like exchanging rings.
• Let’s skip the formalities and get straight to business.
• Immigration formalities took longer than expected at the airport.
• The graduation ceremony observed all the usual academic formalities.
• After the introductory formalities, the meeting began in earnest.
• Court formalities must be followed precisely during the trial.