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(Other definitions for rite that I've seen before include "Formal procedure" , "(Words for) ceremony" , "Solemn ceremony" , "(Words used in) ceremonial" , "Ceremony, liturgy" .)
(Other definitions for rites that I've seen before include "offices" , "Customary observances, religious say" , "Ceremonies or services" , "formal procedure" , "Ceremonial observances" .)