pro forma

Adjective · Adverb

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

1. as a formality only“a one-candidate pro forma election”Synonyms: pro formaperfunctory

Adverb (1)

1. in a set manner without serious attention“they answered my letter pro forma”“he kissed her cheek perfunctorily”Synonyms: perfunctorilyas a formalitypro forma