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formalization|ˌfɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃən| [f. formalize: see -ation.] The action of the vb. formalize; also, † an expression of offended dignity.
1656Sir J. Finett For. Ambass. 68 His Majesty..stormed much at it, till (Sir Thomas Edmonds..being sent..from his Majestie with some formalization to that purpose) The Ambassador was said the next day to have made his excuse. 1682R. Burthogge Argument (1684) 114 The Holy Scripture no where intimates..any such Formalization, Incorporation, or Distinguishing Association of Righteous good men. 1875McCosh Scot. Philos. lvii. 417 He attempts too much by logical differentiation and formalisation. |