formality

1. (uncountable)The state of being formal.

   форма́льностьformálʹnostʹ

   форма́льністьformálʹnistʹ

   compliance with formal rules

2. (countable, uncountable)Something said or done as a matter of form.

3. (countable, uncountable)A customary ritual without substance, real consequence, or unique meaning.

   The examination for priesthood is no mere formality, so we have to study well.

   Formalität

   форма́льністьformálʹnistʹ

4. (countable)A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

   форма́льностьformálʹnostʹ

   форма́льністьformálʹnistʹ

1. In general, young people dislike formality.

   Як правило, молоді люди не люблять формальностей. — deniko

   ruВ основном молодые люди не любят формализм. — Snark

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2. Why don't we skip the formalities?

   ruПочему бы нам не обойтись без формальностей? — Ooneykcall

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3. Why don't we dispense with formalities?

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4. It was just a formality.

   ruЭто была просто формальность. — marafon

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5. Let's dispense with formalities.

   ruДавайте без церемоний. — Ooneykcall

   deLassen wir die Förmlichkeiten ruhig sein! — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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