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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Formally \Form"al*ly\, adverb In a formal manner; essentially; characteristically; expressly; regularly; ceremoniously; precisely.
That which formally makes this [charity] a Christian grace, is the spring from which it flows. --Smalridge.
You and your followers do stand formally divided against the authorized guides of the church and rest of the people. --Hooker.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
formally
adverb
1: with official authorization; "the club will be formally recognized" [syn: {officially}]
2: in a formal manner; "he was dressed rather formally" [syn: {with formality}] [ant: {informally}]
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