RITE, n. A religious or semi-religious ceremony fixed by law, precept … — The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

RITE, n. A religious or semi-religious ceremony fixed by law, precept or custom, with the essential oil of sincerity carefully squeezed out of it.

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