formally

formally
formal for‧mal [ˈfɔːml ǁ ˈfɔːr-] adjective
done or given officially and publicly:

• The companies said they expect to sign a formal agreement before year's end.

• No formal announcement has yet been made.

• The British authorities have decided to launch a formal investigation into the company's trading practices.

— formally adverb :

• The merger was formally announced late yesterday afternoon.

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formal UK US /ˈfɔːməl/ adjective
► stated or agreed in writing: a formal agreement/contract/offer »

They are required to make a binding formal offer and then publish an offer document within 28 days.

► done publicly or officially: a formal announcement/discussion/investigation »

The two companies began formal discussions to renegotiate the $2.8 billion power project.

► used to describe clothing that is suitable for important or official occasions: »

Please note that formal dress is not required at the dinner.

► used to describe education or training that is received in a school or college: »

Lacking formal education, he worked as a sharecropper and journeyman laborer to support his family.

► ECONOMICS used to describe businesses that are officially recognized, pay taxes, etc.: »

In Mexico small and medium-sized enterprises generate six out of ten jobs in the formal sector.

formally adverb
► »

The bid for the company could be formally accepted early next week.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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