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(fôr′mə līz′)

transitive verb formalized, formalizing

to give definite form to
to make formal
to make official, valid, etc. by use of an appropriate form: to formalize an agreement

Related Forms:

formalization noun

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transitive verb for·mal·ized, for·mal·iz·ing, for·mal·iz·es

To give a definite form or shape to.
a. To make formal.
b. To give formal standing or endorsement to; make official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedure.

Related Forms:

forˈmal·izˌa·ble adjective

forˌmal·i·zaˈtion (-mə-lĭ-zāˈshən) noun

forˈmal·izˌer noun

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