The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
FORMALNESS
formality, formalness
(noun) a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; “the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
formalness (uncountable)
Quality of being formal.
Source: Wiktionary
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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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