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Formally

//ˈfɔː.mə.li// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a formal manner.

    "He was dressed too formally for the occasion."

  2. 2
    In accordance with official procedure.

    "He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork."

  3. 3
    In accordance with rigorous rules.

    "He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a formal manner wordnet
  2. 2
    with official authorization wordnet

Etymology

From formal + -ly.

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