Synonyms of the word

formality

• n. (uncountable) The state of being formal.
• n. Something said or done as a matter of form.
• n. A customary ritual without new or unique meaning.
• n. (countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

abidance

• n. The act of abiding or continuing; abode; stay; continuance; dwelling.
• n. Adherence; compliance; conformity.

ceremonial

• adj. Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.
• adj. (archaic) Observant of forms; ceremonious.
• n. A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

ceremony

• n. A ritual with religious significance.
• n. An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
• n. A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks.
• n. (obsolete) An omen or portent.

compliance

• n. An act of complying.
• n. (uncountable) The state of being compliant.
• n. (uncountable) The tendency of conforming with or agreeing to the wishes of others.
• n. (mechanics) A measure of the extension or displacement of a loaded structure; its flexibility.
• n. (medicine) The accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan.
• n. (uncountable, business) the department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied…

conformation

• n. The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
• n. The state of being conformed; agreement; hence; structure, as depending on the arrangement of parts; form;…
• n. (chemistry) The spatial arrangement of a group of atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a…

conformity

• n. State of things being similar or identical.
• n. A point of resemblance; a similarity.
• n. State of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.
• n. The ideology of adhering to one standard or social uniformity.

formalities

• n. plural of formality.

formalness

• n. Quality of being formal.

manner

• n. Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything; method; style; form; fashion.
• n. Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing.
• n. One's customary method of acting; habit.
• n. good, polite behaviour.
• n. The style of writing or thought of an author; the characteristic peculiarity of an artist.
• n. A certain degree or measure.
• n. Sort; kind; style.
• n. Standards of conduct cultured and product of mind.

observance

• n. The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
• n. The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.
• n. Observation or the act of watching.
• n. (religion) A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church.