remonstrances. See more. 3. If the will should be contested, strict observance of the formalities will increase the reliability of proof presented to the court. The key to protection from liability for the shareholders, directors, and officers of a closely held corporation, and for members and managers of an LLC, is in carefully maintaining the separateness of the business entity through strict observance of business legal formalities. some of the formalities required for african state. saturnine. strict observance of formalities. Derivation: observant ((of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs) observe (conform one's action or practice to) Sense 3. The time between application and award is long and arduous, requiring the strict observance of formalities, details, time limits, and other deadlines. Rigorous or ceremonious adherence to established forms, rules, or customs. Strict observance of formalities. Such a process requires the patience and guidance of the attorneys at the Sullivan Law Office who have helped countless clients forge through this complex, daunting, legal jungle ⦠The interim period between application and award requires the strict observance of formalities, details, time limits, and other deadlines. repast. ties 1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest. the food served and eaten at one time. Insist that formalities are observed. punctilio: 1 n a fine point of etiquette or petty formality Type of: etiquette rules governing socially acceptable behavior n strict observance of formalities Type of: honoring , observance conformity with law or custom or practice etc. Without legal force. Punctilious definition, extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions. n punctilio strict observance of formalities; n punctilio a fine point of etiquette or petty formality *** Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. bitter or scornful. 2. Kill without legal sanction. Avoid wedding formalities. Mr Clement Chukwuemeka said that there was no strict observance of the rule of law in the country. Eschew nuptial formalities. Legal official in particular region never without books? An established form, rule, or custom, especially one followed merely for the sake of procedure or decorum. The quality or condition of being formal. a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor) scullion. Eschews nuptial formalities, say. scourge. punctilio (strict observance of formalities) Antonym: nonobservance (a lack of conformity with law or custom or practice etc.) Meaning: Keep minutes, hold regular shareholder and board meetings, maintain books, issue stock, and adopt a charter and by-laws - these are the essential formalities ⦠n Punctilio A nice point of exactness in conduct, ceremony, or proceeding; particularity or exactness in forms; as, the punctilios of a public ceremony. Keeping the corporate veil intact is relatively simple and straightforward: the key to piercing prevention is strict observance of all corporate formalities.