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Ceremonies

Scope note

Formal acts or series of acts, especially those conducted elaborately, solemnly, and as prescribed by the ritual or protocol of religious, state, court, social, or tribal procedure. For events serving to call someone or something to remembrance, use "commemorations."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054754

Broader Terms used

events

Term used for

rites

Equivalent Terms used

ceremony

Created

13yrs ago

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