RITUAL (2)

ritual (2). Ritual, a. solemnly ceremonious, formal, usual

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Rit″u‐al, n. [[Cf. F. rituel.]] 1. 1. A prescribed form of performing divine service in a particular church or communion; as, the Jewish ritual.
2. 2. Hence, the code of ceremonies observed by an organization; as, the ritual of the freemasons.
3. 3. A book containing the rites to be observed.