Rituals

/ˈrɪtʃuəlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Formal acts or procedures prescribed by law or custom, often in legal or ceremonial contexts.
    The court adhered strictly to the prescribed rituals during the sentencing.

Forms

  • ritual

Commentary

In legal contexts, rituals often refer to formal or procedural acts required to validate or give effect to legal decisions or ceremonies.

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