A book of forms or precedents for matters of law; the form. These forms and precedents were the foundational basis for formulary procedure.
- adj. Stated; prescribed; ritual.
- n. pl. Formularies. A book containing stated and prescribed forms, as of oaths, declarations, prayers, medical formulaæ, etc.; a book of precedents. Prescribed form or model; formula. An official list of medicines with description of method of compounding..