formalize | ||
1. | [ verb ] make formal or official | |
Synonyms: | formalise | |
Examples: | "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title" |
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Related terms: | declare ritualize formalization | |
2. | [ verb ] (law) declare or make legally valid | |
Synonyms: | validate formalise | |
Related terms: | invalidate authorize sign co-sign probate formalization | |
Similar spelling: |
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