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for·mal·ize  (fôrm-lz)
tr.v. for·mal·ized, for·mal·iz·ing, for·mal·iz·es
1. To give a definite form or shape to.
2.
a. To make formal.
b. To give formal standing or endorsement to; make official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedure.

formal·iza·ble adj.
formal·i·zation (-m-l-zshn) n.
formal·izer n.

formalize or -ise
Verb
[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised
1. to make official or valid
2. to give a definite form to
formalization
-isation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.formalize - make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title"
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.formalizeformalize - declare or make legally valid        
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)
Translations

formalize [ˈfɔːməlaɪz] vtformalizar
formalize [ˈfɔːməlaɪz] vtofficialiser
formalize [ˈfɔːməlaɪz] formal vtformell machen
formalize [ˈfɔːməlaɪz] vtrendere ufficiale

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That has European farmers, here protesting in Belgium, up in arms--a battle they will almost certainly lose, now that the World Trade Organization is finally beginning to do its job: formalizing free trade, no matter who wins or loses.
But she says the cost of not formalizing a plan can pose huge financial implications when capital gains tax is involved.
Father Garcia reminded reporters that Fuentes had been given Communion at Mass on various occasions before formalizing his homosexual union, but that the decision to publicly register the union with the government obliged him to make his decision.
 
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