adj. 1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms, especially in religion or art; using formalism; as, highly formalized plays like "Waiting for Godot". Syn. -- formalistic. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures. official (vs. unofficial) --- (having official authority or sanction: "official permission"; "an official representative") [ WordNet 1.5 ]
(adj) concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art), Syn. formalised, formalized, Example:highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'
[茶马互市 / 茶馬互市, Chá mǎ hù shìㄔㄚˊ ㄇㄚˇ ㄏㄨˋ ㄕˋ] old tea-horse market between Tibet, China, Southeast Asia and India, formalized as a state enterprise under the Song dynasty