Pro Forma (Adverb)
Meaning
In a set manner without serious attention; as a formality; "they answered my letter pro forma"; "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily".
Examples
- The company apologized pro forma for the delay in delivery.
- They signed the documents pro forma, without even reading them.
- The politician's condolences were offered pro forma, without any genuine emotion.
- The students answered the teacher's questions pro forma, just to get it over with.
- The employee was fired pro forma, after the company had already made up its mind to get rid of him.