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noun

(1) A rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship

(2) A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine

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Etymology

From Latin liturgia, from λειτουργία < λειτ-, from λαός, people + -ουργός < ἔργον, work (the public work of the people done on behalf of the people)

Noun

A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion. An official worship service of the Christian church.