formalizationn.
/ˌfɔːml̩ʌɪˈzeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌfɔrmələˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌfɔrməˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The action of formalize v.; also, †an expression of offended dignity.
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the world > relative properties > order > [noun] > putting in order > giving orderly structure to something
organizing1599
formalizationa1641
ordination1703
organization1801
regimentation1870
structuring1890
structurization1925
the mind > emotion > anger > indignation or resentment > [noun] > (an) expression of indignation
formalizationa1641
resentments1702
a1641 J. Finett Philoxenis (1656) 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.
1684 R. Burthogge Argument Infants Baptisme ii. 114 The Holy Scripture no where intimates..any such Formalization, Incorporation, or Distinguishing Association of Righteous good men.
1875 J. McCosh Sc. Philos. lvii. 417 He attempts too much by logical differentiation and formalisation.
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