(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
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)