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Meaning of formalized

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  formalized
      adj 1: concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to
             recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly
             formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'" [syn:
             {formalistic}, {formalized}, {formalised}]
      2: given formal standing or endorsement; made official or
         legitimate by the observance of proper procedures [syn:
         {formalized}, {formalised}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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