FORM

form,n.1. The outer shape or structure of something, as distinguished from its substance or

matter <courts are generally less concerned about defects in form than defects in substance>.2.

Established behavior or procedure, usu. according to custom or rule <the prosecutor followed the

established form in her closing argument>.3. A model; a sample; an example <attorneys often

draft pleadings by using a form instead of starting from scratch>.4. The customary method of

drafting legal documents, usu. with fixed words, phrases, and sentences <Jones prepared the

contract merely by following the state bar’s form>.5. A legal document with blank spaces to be

filled in by the drafter <the divorce lawyer used printed forms that a secretary could fill in>.[Blacks Law 8th]