formalise

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	formalise - make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title" formalize ritualise, ritualize - make or evolve into a ritual; "The growing up of children has become ritualized in many cultures" adjudge, declare, hold - declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent"
	2.	formalise - declare or make legally valid         validate, formalize authorize, authorise, clear, pass - grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography" ratify, sign - approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?" co-sign, cosign - sign jointly; "Husband and wife co-signed the lease" probate - establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents)