Vocabulary

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formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)

na-adjective adj-no noun
N3 freq #2

Example sentences

He recognized his son as lawful heir.

Officially it is his responsibility, but in fact his secretary does all the work.

We need some formal instruction in literature.

How formal is this ceremony?

You needn't prepare a formal speech.

She has legally divorced her husband.

Her clothes were out of place at a formal party.