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Definition of "formally" []

  • In a formal manner. (adverb)
  • In accordance with official procedure. (adverb)
  • In accordance with rigorous rules. (adverb)

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Use "formally" in a sentence
  • "On the following day, at nine o'clock, the term formally began."
  • "AZKent probably sums up my feelings but others have already made valid reasons why DC and his learned friends deserve the title formally held by the likes of the Great Train Robbers and Ali Baba and the 40 thieves."
  • "RIO DE JANEIRO: Deposed Honduran leader Manuel Zelayasaid he would remain at the Brazilian embassy in the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa until January 27, 2010 at the latest, when his term formally ends."