stand on formality meaning
cerâ¢eâ¢moâ¢ny. 1. the formal activities conducted on some solemn or important public or state occasion. 2. a formal religious or sacred observance; a solemn rite: a marriage ceremony. 3. any formal act, esp. one performed without meaning or significance.4. a gesture or act of politeness or civility.5. formality: to leave without ceremony.. a formal religious or sacred observance; a solemn rite: a marriage ceremony. 3. any formal act, esp. one performed without meaning or significance. 4. a gesture or act of politeness or civility. 5. formality: to leave without ceremony.