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pro forma

DEFINITIONS OF: pro forma

1

adv in a set manner without serious attention

“they answered my letter pro forma
Synonyms:
as a formality, perfunctorily

adj as a formality only

“a one-candidate pro forma election”
Synonyms:
perfunctory
formal
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
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