Ar act or series of acts, often of a symbolical character, prescribed by law, custom, or authority, in the conduct of important matters, as in the performance of religious duties, the transaction of affairs of state, and the celebration of notable events; as, the ceremony of crowning a sovereign; the ceremonies observed in consecrating a church; marriage and baptismal ceremonies. "According to all the rites of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof shall ye keep it (the Passover)." "Bring her up the high altar, that she may The sacred ceremonies there partake." "(The heralds) with awful ceremony And trumpet's sound, throughout the host proclaim A solemn council."
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