(Mr. Morris catches both the strict formality and the arresting oddities of the score).
Sexual intimacy in private coincides with strict formality in public, and Shun-kin's imperious, sometimes cruel treatment of Sasuke during their lessons bleeds into their erotic life.
The service is a successful compromise between the strict formality of European and the more casual, friendly style that American restaurants typically prefer.
In a society where every aspect of life seems to be ruled by strict formalities, borrowed traditions like Christmas offer a chance for spontaneity.
He has nestled himself in his city's young jazz scene, which has shed the genre's strict formalities and drawn out its parallels in dance music and hip-hop in refreshing ways.
On his first day of school in the US, Martin arrived escorted by his father both dressed in suits, with brief cases in hand - aligned with the strict formalities of Baghdad.
But despite the Heifetz Society's small group of dedicated members, no living violinist is likely to disagree that the group's idol was perhaps the most memorable of his lot: an unusually idiosyncratic and regal man, known for his strong opinions, reserved demeanor, penchant for strict social formalities and smart, often darkly humorous, tongue.
Category 1 scheduled substances are subject to strict formalities for export, import and transit, while category 3 scheduled substances are subject to certain formalities only when they are exported to certain countries.
The former Democratic National Committee chairman and freewheeling political fundraiser took the oath of office in a noontime ceremony steeped in formality and strict protocol.
"The U.S. side is very serious about the strict adherence to this formality," said Dr. Chien, a 51-year-old holder of a doctorate from the Yale School of International Relations who for 10 years was English translator for President Chiang Kai-shek until his death in 1975.
It changes several of the primary rules of wills law, including the traditional rule requiring strict compliance with execution formalities.
