Formalize and Prohibit

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Formalize verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

Usage example: the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

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Prohibit is an antonym for formalize.

Prohibit verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.

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Formalize is an antonym for prohibit.

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