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Pro forma

adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality. not-comparable

    "For quotations using this term, see Citations:pro forma."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to a document of form, especially an invoice sent in advance. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Showing projected costs, liabilities, etc., especially as a result of an expected action or situation. (of a financial document) not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    done or produced as a formality only wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Undertaken or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of politeness. not-comparable

    "He greeted her pro forma."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A document that shows the standard entries of a form or similar document.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.

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