Formally \Form"al*ly\, adv.
In a formal manner; essentially; characteristically;
expressly; regularly; ceremoniously; precisely.
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That which formally makes this [charity] a Christian
grace, is the spring from which it flows. --Smalridge.
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You and your followers do stand formally divided
against the authorized guides of the church and rest of
the people. --Hooker.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
formally
adv 1: with official authorization; "the club will be formally
recognized" [syn: officially]
2: in a formal manner; "he was dressed rather formally" [syn: with
formality] [ant: informally]
WordNet (r) 2.0
officially, with formality
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