formalised Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make formal or official
    formalize; formalise.
    • We formalized the appointment and gave him a title
  2. verb declare or make legally valid
    formalize; validate; formalise.
  3. adjective concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
    formalistic; formalized.
    • highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'
  4. adjective satellite given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
    formalized.

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