ritual
1rit·u·al
adj \ˈri-chə-wəl, -chəl; ˈrich-wəl\Definition of RITUAL
1
: of or relating to rites or a ritual : ceremonial <a ritual dance>
2
: according to religious law <ritual purity>
3
: done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol <ritual handshakes> <ritual background checks>
— rit·u·al·ly adverb
See Origin of RITUAL
Latin ritualis, from ritus rite
First Known Use: 1570
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