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| acknowledgment |
a formal expression of thanks. [1/2 definitions] |
| acquittance |
discharge from a debt or obligation, or a formal notice of this. |
| address |
a formal speech, lecture, or other communication. [1/9 definitions] |
| aesthetician |
one who pursues theories of art and formal beauty. |
| aesthetics |
(used with a sing. verb) a branch of philosophy that deals with formal beauty in art. |
| alliance |
a formal pact or agreement between or among nations. [1/3 definitions] |
| ally |
to unite or connect in a formal alliance (usu. fol. by "to" or "with"). [1/5 definitions] |
| anathema |
a formal curse by ecclesiastic authority involving excommunication. [1/3 definitions] |
| annals |
a journal that contains the periodic formal reports of an organization. [1/3 definitions] |
| announcement |
a public or formal notice, statement, or request. [1/3 definitions] |
| apologetic |
giving a formal explanation or defense, as of actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| apologia |
a formal, often lengthy, explanation and defense of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. |
| apologize |
to make in speech or writing a formal explanation and defense, as of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| apology |
a formal explanation and defense in speech or writing of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| ball2 |
a large social function at which there is formal dancing. [1/2 definitions] |
| banquet |
an elaborate formal dinner. [1/4 definitions] |
| bibliography |
the formal study of the history of books. [1/4 definitions] |
| bill of rights |
a formal list or summary of fundamental rights and liberties to which a people or class is entitled. [1/3 definitions] |
| black-tie |
requiring semi-formal attire, esp., for the men, a black bow tie and dinner jacket or tuxedo. |
| blessing |
the formal religious act of one who blesses, or the words spoken as part of such act. [2/4 definitions] |
| book |
to enter formal charges against in a police blotter. [1/13 definitions] |
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