rite
//raɪt//
Noun
riteSingular
ritesPlural
1
A formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use.
The priest performed the ancient rite at the temple.
2
A particular form or system of religious or other ceremonial practice.
The church follows the traditional rite that has been practiced for centuries.
3
A social custom, practice, or conventional act, especially one marking a significant transition in life.
Getting a driver's license is considered a rite of passage for many teenagers.