ritual in WordNet English dictionary

1. any customary observance or practice
   ritual  rite 
   
2. the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
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3. stereotyped behavior
   ritual 
   

1. of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals
   "a ritual dance of Haiti"; "sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties"- Nadine Gordimer
   ritual 
   
2. of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals
   "ritual killing"
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