Rit"u*al (?), a.[L. ritualis, fr. ritus a rite: cf. F. rituel.]
Of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, ritual service or sacrifices; the ritual law.
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Rit"u*al, n. [Cf. F. rituel.]
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.
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