Ceremonial or stiffly polite (6)

I believe the answer is:

formal

(Other definitions for formal that I've seen before include "Officially recognised" , "Ceremonious or prescribed" , "according to protocol" , "black tie" , "Suitable for a ceremonial occasion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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