Synonyms:
ritual, rite
Meaning: any customary observance or practice
Synonyms:
ritual
Meaning: the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
Usage examples
"Ritual killing?" he asked.
That is not made clear in the ritual."
I think too--yes, I think that on the whole the ritual is impressive.
There follow the Aspirations printed in the ritual with the responds.
"First," he said, "we must remember that this ritual is based almost entirely upon that of the Masons.
In the place of the reredos and Communion table there will be erected the large altar of which the ritual speaks, with the steps leading up to it from the floor.
The easy manner in which the zealous friends of the Church gave up her confession of faith presents a striking contrast to the spirit with which they struggled for her polity and her ritual.