Rituals (5)
I believe the answer is:
rites
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">rituals</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('rite' can be a synonym of 'ritual')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for rites that I've seen before include "Ceremonial observances" , "Rituals" , "Customary observances, religious say" , "Prescribed religious ceremonies" , "Formal ceremonial procedures" .)