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1 formality
n. formalitet; ren formalitet, formsak; konventionalism; stelhet; ceremoniösitet; strikthet; formellt uppträdande* * *[-'mæ-]1) (something which is done for appearance but has little meaning: The chairman's speech was only a formality.) formalitet, formsak2) (unrelaxed correctness of behaviour: His formality made him appear unfriendly.) stelhet, formellt uppträdande -
2 ceremony
n. ceremoni; högtidlighet* * *['serəməni, ]( American[) -mouni]American - ceremonies; noun1) (a sacred or formal act, eg a wedding, funeral etc: a marriage ceremony.) ceremoni2) (solemn display and formality: pomp and ceremony.) ceremoni[]•- ceremonially
- ceremonious
- ceremoniously
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