The phrase 'for the formality' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to imply that something is done to satisfy a requirement or protocol, or to add a sense of legitimacy or authenticity to a situation. For example, "We will go through the motions of a trial for the formality, but the suspect's guilt is already clear."
When these are explicitly accounted for, the formality premium is virtually unchanged: formal employment is associated with a 22percentt premium in Lebanon and a 12percentt premium in Syria15.
The towels were doubtless already in place for the formality of the semi-final trip to Lyon.
Finally, opting for the formality of a letter, Mr. Clancy cut Mr. Gottlieb out completely, explaining that from now on Mr. Ovitz would manage his book deals, too.
But MSNBC executives say that misses the point: She is a young anchor for a young audience that is not necessarily looking for the formality of Peter Jennings or Jim Lehrer.
A controversial shoring up and expansion of state surveillance powers in the U.K. has been agreed upon by both houses of parliament, clearing the way for the formality of Royal Assent and the passing of the Investigatory Powers bill into law before the end of the year.
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a general who retired from the army after leading the coup 10 months ago, sent the appeal for revision of the military leadership's authorities to King Bhumibol Adulyadej for the formality of royal approval.
As you move through the church, for example, the smoothly polished stone floor changes to wood, allowing for an intuitive transition from the formality of the entry to the intimacy of the main worship space.
The Venezuelans, whose President Hugo Chavez has no wild esteem for the formalities of democracy, are swayed by Mr Fujimori's argument that half of those who voted voted his way.
That's it for the formalities.
As for the formalities of my move, I needed a visa for Italy, so I travelled to the Italian Embassy in Frankfurt and received it within a matter of days.
In 1874, when Horatio was 14 and due to leave the orphanage, he ran away without waiting for the formalities.
