formalismo

Definitions of formalismo
  1. noun
    needlessly time-consuming procedure
    synonyms: balduque, burocracia, expedienteo, formulismo, papeleo, papeleo burocrático, requilorios, trámite
  2. noun
    orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
    synonyms: convencionalismo, convención
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    types:
    osificación
    hardened conventionality
    type of:
    ortodoxia
    the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
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