formality

noun

1. compliance with formal rules

e.g. courtroom formality

2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies

e.g. the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention

Synonym: formalness

3. a requirement of etiquette or custom

e.g. a mere formality

Synonym: formalities

1. 形式;仪式;俗套
If you say that an action or procedure is just a formality, you mean that it is done only because it is normally done, and that it will not have any real effect on the situation.

e.g. With the Cold War almost over, the talks were a mere formality.
随着冷战即将结束，对话就只是一种形式了。

2. 程序;正式手续
Formalities are formal actions or procedures that are carried out as part of a particular activity or event.

e.g. They are whisked through the immigration and customs formalities in a matter of minutes.
给他们办理入境和通关手续只用了短短几分钟时间。

1. 形式：这一规则和注意义务相比,更多指向了遵守法律(obey the law)和公司形式(formality)的义务,强调决策行为的正当性. 这和注意义务之间有不同,但也有重叠. 这是由于法律和章程常常会采用比较含糊和笼统的表述,

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