as a matter of form
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But there is another kind of news — a narrative of events which have often occurred but must be recorded as a matter of form, with dignity and brevity.
From Time Magazine Archive
Fact is that Grant turned in his resignation as a matter of form when President Roosevelt's second term ended, was both surprised and hot under the collar when he heard it had been accepted.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I signed that letter purely as a matter of form," protested M. Dalimier.
From Time Magazine Archive
U. S. investors in Cuba visit Minister Harry Frank Guggenheim first as a matter of form.
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Hercules dined alone, but he understood that Admetus must as a matter of form attend the funeral and the fact did not stand in the way of his enjoying himself.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
