Add a look at my dikshunairy today and found these .
Formal - an adjective and noun:
1. of the outward form, shape, appearance, arrangement or external qualities; or
of the essence of a thing, essential not material (philosophical); or
concerned with the form, not the matter, of reasoning (logic).
2. valid or correctly so called in virtue of its form, explicit and definite, not merely tacit or accepted as equivalent; or
in accordance with recognized forms or rules of art, etc.
3. ceremonial, recognized by convention; or
perfunctory, having the form without the spirit; or
observant of forms or rules, precise, regular; or
prim, excessively regular oy symmetrical, stiff, methodical.


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Gerald Law (ex RAF Borneo Veteran)

In the light of Pinoccio Pearson's letter to me via Laura Muppett the Puppet, here are some dictionary definitions of the word authority. I shall be writing to Mr Pearson to ask which definition he has in mind.
1. the power or right to control, judge, or prohibit the actions of others;
2. a person or group of people having this power, such as a government, police force, etc;
3. a position that commands such a power or right;
4. such a power or right delegated;
5. the ability to influence or control others;
6. an expert or an authorative written work in a particular field;
7. evidence or testimony;
8. a public board or corporation exercising governmental authority.


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Gerald Law (ex RAF Borneo Veteran)