Formality and Precedent

Formality

Formality noun - An act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners.
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Synonyms for Formality

Precedent and formality are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Formality".

Precedent

Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.

Formality and precedent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formality" instead a noun "Precedent".

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legal legal formality legal precedent
great great formality great precedent
military military formality military precedent
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