Ceremonial — Defs

01 a. Relating to ceremony, or external rite; ritual; according to the forms of established rites.

1.
Relating to ceremony, or external rite; ritual; according to the forms of established rites.
“Ceremonial observances and outward show.” — Hallam.
2.
Observant of forms; ceremonious. [In this sense ceremonious is now preferred.]
“He moves in the dull ceremonial track.” — Druden.

02 n. A system of rules and ceremonies, enjoined by law, or established by custom, in religious worship, social intercourse, or the courts of pri…

1.
A system of rules and ceremonies, enjoined by law, or established by custom, in religious worship, social intercourse, or the courts of princes; outward form.
“The gorgeous ceremonial of the Burgundian court.” — Prescott.
2.
The order for rites and forms in the Roman Catholic church, or the book containing the rules prescribed to be observed on solemn occasions.