formalized
adjective
1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
- highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'
Similar word(s): formalised, formalistic
2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
Similar word(s): official, formalised
verb
1. simple past tense and past participle of formalize