Also means
formality
Usage Note
Solemnidad conveys the weight and gravity of a ceremonial occasion, going beyond mere seriousness. In legal Spanish solemnidad (and the plural solemnidades) also names the formal requirements a valid act must meet. It often appears in religious contexts, where a solemnidad is a high feast day.
Examples
"La boda se celebró con gran solemnidad."
Natural Translation
The wedding was celebrated with great solemnity.

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