Formalism (art)

to become a mere formality

to represent or express something in a formal system, such as mathematics, logic, or computer science

to go through the formalities; to act for the sake of appearance

the plural form of a word, typically a countable noun

emphasizing outer appearance or structure while neglecting the actual meaning or content

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

the modern form

(math.) first fundamental form