formalises

Puts in writing

Formalises is the British spelling of formalizes.

To formalise is to make something official or give it proper form: The two countries formalised their alliance with a treaty.

What was informal, implied, or loosely understood becomes explicit and binding.

You might formalise an agreement, a procedure, or a relationship.

legal

codifies

Formalizes into regulations

legalises · enshrines · legitimises · institutionalises · constitutes · sanctions · authorises · validates · decrees · mandates

academic

theorises

Forms unproven explanations

postulates · hypothesises · abstracts · models · frameworks · notations · nomenclature · categorises · classifies · codifies

relational

announces

States openly to many

recognises · confirms · solidifies · cements · seals · pledges · vows · betroths · engages · partners

diplomatic

treaties

Formal agreements between states

protocols · memoranda · conventions · negotiations · ratifies · signatories · bilateral · multilateral · summits · declarations

procedural

standardises

Makes consistent or uniform

guidelines · frameworks · processes · methodologies · workflows · specifications · templates · routines · conventions · formats

Opposites
structure and codification

formalisesloosens

Decreases tightness or tension

relaxes · deregulates · disorganises · improvises · liberalises

officiality and legitimacy

formalisesinvalidates

Makes no longer binding

annuls · nullifies · revokes · rescinds · abolishes

rigidity vs. flexibility

formalisesloosens

Decreases tightness or tension

relaxes · liberalises · frees up · unshackles · deregulates

Family

formalise, formalised, formalisation, formalising

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