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rites

/ɹaɪts/

Meanings
noun
That which complies with justice, law or reason.

Examples :

"The judge ensured the trial followed the rites of due process, guaranteeing fairness for both sides. "
law right ritual tradition religion culture

Related Words

Illustration incorrect

incorrect adjective

/ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/

Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

Illustration orientation

orientation noun

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

"The teacher explained the orientation of the classroom, showing where the desks, whiteboard, and door were located. "

Illustration introducing

introducing verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪŋ/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration guaranteeing

guaranteeing verb

/ˌɡærənˈtiːɪŋ/ /ˌɡærənˈtiːɪn/

To give an assurance that something will be done right.

"The mechanic is guaranteeing the car repairs for one year. "

Illustration conservatives

conservatives noun

/kənˈsɜːrvətɪvz/ /kənˈsɜːrvəˌtɪvz/

A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

"In the school board meeting, the conservatives argued against changing the traditional curriculum. "

Illustration procedure

procedure noun

/pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/

A particular method for performing a task.

"The school's procedure for returning lost items involves filling out a form and leaving it with the office staff. "

Illustration definition

definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration entitlement

entitlement noun

/ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/

The right to have something, whether actual or perceived.

"Some students feel a sense of entitlement to good grades even if they don't study hard. "

Illustration predictably

predictably adverb

/prɪˈdɪktəbli/ /priˈdɪktəbli/

In a manner that can be expected or anticipated.

"Predictably he returned to the scene of his crime, where the police were waiting to arrest him."

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "