pro forma
pro forma, der Form wegen, der Form halber
Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form,…Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality.
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pro forma, der Form wegen, der Form halber
(not comparable)Of or relating to a document of form, especially an invoice sent in advance.
(not comparable)Showing projected costs, liabilities, etc., especially as a result of an expected action or situation. (of a financial document)
More definitions
- done or produced as a formality only
Translations
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By meaning 1
for the sake of form only:
Origin
Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- done or produced as a formality only:perfunctory