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Vinony

pro forma

adverb

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Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin prō fōrmābor. English pro forma Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.

  1. Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality.

    “For quotations using this term, see Citations:pro forma.”

  2. Of or relating to a document of form, especially an invoice sent in advance.
  3. Showing projected costs, liabilities, etc., especially as a result of an expected action or situation. (of a financial document)

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin prō fōrmābor. English pro forma Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.

  1. Undertaken or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of politeness.

    “He greeted her pro forma.”

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin prō fōrmābor. English pro forma Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.

  1. A document that shows the standard entries of a form or similar document.