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Term: As a Formality

As a Formality is an idiomatic expression used to describe an action or statement that is done for the sake of complying with official or social expectations rather than being genuinely meaningful or necessary.

Usage Example:

As an adverb:

• Sense 1: When someone is appointed as a figurehead in a company, their opinions are often sought as a formality, but they hold no real decision-making power.
• Sense 2: The professor thanked the students as a formality before swiftly moving on to the next topic.

As a noun:

• Sense 1: Filling out the paperwork for a job application can sometimes feel like going through the motions as a formality, knowing that the position has already been promised to someone else.

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To further understand the concept of formality, you may find the following books helpful:

• Etiquette and Formality: A Comprehensive Guide
• Protocol and Official Etiquette: Mastering the Art
• Social Norms and Expectations: Navigating Everyday Life