rite

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The prescribed or customary form for conducting a religious or other solemn ceremony.

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A ceremonial act or series of acts.

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The liturgy or practice of a branch of the Christian church.

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A formal act or series of acts of religious or other solemn service, performed according to a manner regularly established by law, precept, or custom.

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The manner or form prescribed for such an act; a ceremonial.

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Hence Any ceremony or due observance.

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Synonyms Form, Observance, etc. See ceremony.

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The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other solemn duty; a solemn observance; a ceremony.

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A religious custom.

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an established ceremony prescribed by a religion