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(of words, ways of speaking or writing) used in situations when one must be particularly polite, impersonal, well-educated, traditional etc to give a good impression

established, orderly

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Cases of word usage

1) a formal song of loyalty (anthem)

2) a formal and grand meal at which speeches are made (banquet)

3) (of words, phrases, style) belonging to, suitable for, ordinary conversation and not formal or literally (colloquial)

4) a person who makes a formal complaint in a law court (complainant)

5) a formal union of states etc (confederacy)

6) a formal agreement (between people, groups, states) (contract)

7) a formal agreement that is legally binding (covenant)

8) (of a woman or girl) a formal sign of respect (by bending one or both knees) (e.g. to a queen) (curtsy)

9) a formal discussion, e.g. at a public meeting, by a committee (debate)

10) the breaking up or ending (of a marriage, partnership, formal meeting etc) (dissolution)

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