Category:Ritual

Rit"u*al, a.Etym: [l. ritualis, fr. ritus a rite: cf. F. rituel.]

Defn: of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, ritual service or Sacrifices; the ritual law.

Ritual Rit"u*al, n. Etym: [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.