- formalistic, formalized, formalised - concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'"
- formalized, formalised - given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
Antonym: unofficial (indirect, via official)
- formalize, formalise - make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title"
--1 is one way to declare, adjudge, hold
Sample sentences:Derived form: noun formalization1
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
- validate, formalize, formalise - declare or make legally valid
--2 is one way to authorize, authorise, pass, clear
Sample sentences:Derived form: noun formalization1
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something