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formal system

British

noun

Also called: formal theory. formal calculus. logic an uninterpreted symbolic system whose syntax is precisely defined, and on which a relation of deducibility is defined in purely syntactic terms; a logistic system Compare formal language

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It is still too early to say whether there will be a more formal system for ships to seek guidance on whether they can cross the Strait of Hormuz, maritime analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

In a separate motion, which also passed unanimously, Park called for establishing a formal system in which DWP provides the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

The investigation found there was no formal system in place to identify whether personal care was to be carried out by one or two carers.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024

But that too feels like a dynamic that can’t change without massive formal system reform.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2023

Now the state in its experience had found religion so necessary that she had built up a formal system of it and made it a part of herself.

From The Religion of Numa And Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome by Carter, Jesse Benedict

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