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lit·ur·gy
\ˈlid.ə(r)jē, ˈlitə(-, -ji\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Late Latin liturgia, from Greek leitourgia public service, divine service, liturgy, from leit- (from leōs people) + -ourgia -urgy
1.
a. : a rite or series of rites, observances, or procedures prescribed for public worship in the Christian church in accordance with authorized or standard form
b. : a Eucharistic rite or service
c. : ceremonial or ritualistic worship
2. : a system or series of ceremonial or ritualistic actions done according to a prescribed arrangement
< the scoop and stretch of her fingers … might have been part of a witch's liturgy — Richard Llewellyn >
3. [Greek leitourgia] : a public service or office imposed upon the wealthy citizens of ancient Athens
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