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Ritual
Pronunciation : Rit"u*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. ritualis, fr. ritus a rite: cf. F. rituel.]
Definition : Defn: Of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, ritual service or sacrifices; the ritual law.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Rit"u*al
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. rituel.]
Definition : 1. A prescribed form of performing divine service in a particular church or communion; as, the Jewish ritual.
2. Hence, the code of ceremonies observed by an organization; as, the ritual of the freemasons.
3. A book containing the rites to be observed.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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