With due observance, in a proper manner (4)

I believe the answer is:

rite

(Other definitions for rite that I've seen before include "Custom" , "(Words for) ceremony" , "Solemn ceremony" , "Tries awkwardly to perform rituals" , "Religious ceremonial sounds correct" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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