Question

formality The bride and groom wanted a small, intimate wedding without all the usual formalities. fɔrˈmæləti

Accepted Answer

(1) An established custom or way of behaving that is required or standard. (2) The following of conventional rules. Formal behavior follows the proper forms or customs, and informal behavior feels free to ignore them. The formality of a dinner party is indicated by such formalities as invitations, required dress, and full table settings. Legal formalities, or technicalities, may turn out to be all-important even if they often seem minor. America requires fewer formalities than many other countries (in Germany, for example, you may know someone for years before using his or her first name), but even in relaxed situations Americans may be observing invisible formalities

word	formality
definition	(1) An established custom or way of behaving that is required or standard. (2) The following of conventional rules.
eg_sentence	The bride and groom wanted a small, intimate wedding without all the usual formalities.
explanation	Formal behavior follows the proper forms or customs, and informal behavior feels free to ignore them. The formality of a dinner party is indicated by such formalities as invitations, required dress, and full table settings. Legal formalities, or technicalities, may turn out to be all-important even if they often seem minor. America requires fewer formalities than many other countries (in Germany, for example, you may know someone for years before using his or her first name), but even in relaxed situations Americans may be observing invisible formalities
IPA	fɔrˈmæləti

Formalities Required Behavior Established Custom Behaving Standard Conventional