formalize
verb
for·mal·ize
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz 
formalized; formalizing
1
: to give a certain or definite form to : shape
2
a
: to make formal
b
: to give formal status or approval to
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The company has formalized its hiring practices.
Congress formalized the policy by making it law.
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The Tuesday statement intends to formalize the separation.
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Jan. 2025
At the time, a joint session of Congress was counting the Electoral College votes to formalize Joe Biden's victory.
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Legislative action may follow to formalize the change in U.S. law.
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Jan. 2025
At the time, a joint session of Congress was counting the Electoral College votes to formalize Joe Biden's victory.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Cownie says Sanders might be correct, but the recent staff cuts mean a short turnaround to formalize a metro collaboration before next week's application deadline.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Legislative action may follow to formalize the change in U.S. law.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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formalize
verb
for·mal·ize
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz
formalized; formalizing
1
: to make formal
2
: to give formal rank or approval to
formalizer
noun
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