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Definition of: ritual
(rich′·əl) noun
A prescribed form or method for the performance of a religious or solemn ceremony; any body of rites or ceremonies; also, a book setting forth such a system of rites or observances. See synonyms under FORM.
—adjective Of, pertaining to, or consisting of a rite or rites. [<OF <L ritualis <ritus rite]
—rit′u·al·ly adverb
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