formality

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    the quality of being formal or following rules; official procedure
    de: Formalität
  2. noun
    a formal ceremony or ritual
    de: zeremonie

examples

  1. The meeting lacked formality.

    Das Treffen war nicht formell.

  2. The wedding was a great formality.

    Die Hochzeit war eine große Zeremonie.