'Formalized' definitions:

Definition of 'formalized'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'" [syn: formalistic, formalized, formalised]
adjective
Given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures [syn: formalized, formalised]

Definition of 'Formalized'

From: GCIDE
  • Formalize \Form"al*ize\ (f[^o]rm"al*[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Formalized (f[^o]rm"al*[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Formalizing (f[^o]rm"al*[imac]`z[i^]ng).]
  • 1. To give form, or a certain form, to; to model. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To render formal. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'formalized'

From: GCIDE
  • formalized \formalized\ adj.
  • 1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms, especially in religion or art; using formalism; as, highly formalized plays like "Waiting for Godot".
  • Syn: formalistic. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures. official (vs. unofficial) --- (having official authority or sanction: "official permission"; "an official representative") [WordNet 1.5]