We have no meanings for "mere formalities" in our records yet.
1 Of course he had not undressed; his life was too strenuous for mere formalities .
2 Don't be led away by the mere formalities of the opening day of the inquest.
3 You will remember that you have never at home been harassed about religious observances or mere formalities .
4 These gatherings are usually mere formalities , where incumbent directors get re-elected with 99% of the vote.
5 The consolation; which he offers come from the depths of his soul, and are not mere formalities in the way of his profession.
6 There are one or two small things-mereformalities-whichI must arrange with you.
7 "Nothing whatever, my Lady; mere formalities , which can wait till to-morrow or next day, if you wish it."
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