Pro forma

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adjective

Done as a formality, without deep meaning or value.

The company gave him a pro forma letter of dismissal.
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Often appears as...

  • pro forma letter
  • pro forma invoice

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Formal

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Empty Formality

Used when something is done only to follow procedure, not because it's genuinely necessary or valued.

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The yearly review is a pro forma; everyone gets the same feedback.
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Lacking Substance

Indicates that the action or document does not contain meaningful information or sincerity.

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He received a pro forma apology from the company, void of real remorse.
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