Ceremonial
Ceremonial , adjective
[Latin caerimonialis: compare French cérimonial. See Ceremony.]
1.
Relating to ceremony, or external rite; ritual; according to the forms of established rites.
Ceremonial observances and outward show.
[In this sense ceremonious is now preferred.]
2.
Observant of forms; ceremonious. [In this sense ceremonious is now preferred.] — Donne
He moves in the dull ceremonial track.
Ceremonial , noun
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.
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.