RIT'UAL, adjective 1. Pertaining to rites; consisting of rites; as ritual service or sacrifices. 2. Prescribing rites; as the ritual law. RIT'UAL, noun A book containing the rites to be observed, or the manner of performing divine service in a particular church, diocese or the like.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI