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Religious observance is not at fault, by the sound of it (4)

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rite

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'religious observance' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for rite that I've seen before include "Tries awkwardly to perform rituals" , "(Words used in) ceremonial" , "Formal procedure" , "Uncomplaining person" , "Solemn ceremony" .)

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