formalize
Put in writing
To formalize is to make something official or give it a definite structure.
You formalize an agreement by putting it in writing, formalize a relationship by getting married, or formalize procedures by establishing explicit rules.
The word often implies moving from casual or implicit arrangements to recognized, documented ones: We should formalize our partnership before taking on more clients.
Shared position between parties
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- bindingLegally or morally required
- documentWritten or electronic file
- notarizeOfficially certify documents
enforceable · ratify · codify · legitimize · clauses · terms · conditions · stipulations
Create formally, permanently
- charterFounding organizational document
- incorporateAbsorb into something larger
- constituteForm by combining parts
- institutionalizeEstablish as norm
governance · mandate · organization · policy · regulate · sanction · structure · framework
Make things match norms
- systematizeArrange into ordered structure
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
regulations · rules · policies · compliance · normalize · harmonize · streamline · calibrate
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
procession · dedication · enthronement · oath · vows · pageantry · gala · banquet
Prescribed conduct rules
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
formalities · courtesies · diplomatic · reception · credentials · audience · precedence · address
agreement
Shared position between parties
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- bindingLegally or morally required
- documentWritten or electronic file
notarize · enforceable · ratify · codify · legitimize · clauses · terms · conditions · stipulations · signatories
establish
Create formally, permanently
- charterFounding organizational document
- incorporateAbsorb into something larger
- constituteForm by combining parts
institutionalize · governance · mandate · organization · policy · regulate · sanction · structure · framework · foundation
standardize
Make things match norms
- systematizeArrange into ordered structure
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
guidelines · regulations · rules · policies · compliance · normalize · harmonize · streamline · calibrate · benchmark
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
investiture · procession · dedication · enthronement · oath · vows · pageantry · gala · banquet · solemnity
protocol
Prescribed conduct rules
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- conventionsAccepted social practices
propriety · formalities · courtesies · diplomatic · reception · credentials · audience · precedence · address · titles
formalizeimprovise
Perform without preparation
informalize · casualize · wing it · loosen · ad-lib
formalizecustomize
Alter to fit preferences
individualize · tailor · personalize · adapt · modify
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