Словарь синонимов английского языка - formality

(n) 1. Often, the formalities. form, convention, conventionality, practice, procedure, custom, wont, observance, protocol, ceremony, rite, ritual: Observe the legal formalities by having this document witnessed. Formality requires that you walk backwabds out of the room. 2. strictness, punctilio, exactness, precision, correctness, bigidity, stiffness, inflexibility: We must maintain the formality of Sunday service. 3. etiquette, politesse, decorum, punctilio, conformity, propriety: Formality prohibits casual conversation.