formality/fɔːˈmælɪtɪ/
n.-ties1. 讲究礼节；拘泥形式There's no time for formality in everyday life.在日常生活中没有时间讲礼节。
2. 正式手续There are a few formalities to be gone through before you enter a foreign country.你进入外国之前要办一些正式手续。
There are a few formalities to settle before you have a business of your own.你开办自己的公司得先办理一些手续。
3. 形式上的措施The written part of the examination is just a formality, very few ever fail it.笔试部分只是一种形式，很少有考生不能通过的。