Ritual \Rit"u*al\, a.[L. ritualis, fr. ritus a rite: cf. F. rituel.]

Of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, ritual service or sacrifices; the ritual law.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Ritual \Rit"u*al\, n. [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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)