英和和英

to adhere to forms

to adhere to forms

to conform to established forms

to go through the formalities

There is a set form―an established form―a prescribed form.

as a formality only

manifesting formal behavior

to have a regard for forms

concerning the condition of the form

the form of carrying something on one's back

a hypocrite who is only concerned about form called a pharisaical person

a method of permeation

something that is designed to be carried on a person's back

the characteristic of being formal

of something, the state of being only a formality

It is a mere matter of form.

shaped like an arch

a simplified method of doing something

the condition of being formal or serious

It is a mere matter of form.

being done only for the sake of formality

the condition of being for formality only and having no substance

unsubstantiality

a mere formality