Superstition /(?)/

Su·per·sti·tion

Superstition

n.
  1. An excessive reverence for, or fear of, that which is unknown or mysterious.
  2. An ignorant or irrational worship of the Supreme Deity; excessive exactness or rigor in religious opinions or practice; extreme and unnecessary scruples in the observance of religious rites not commanded, or of points of minor importance; also, a rite or practice proceeding from excess of sculptures in religion.
    And the truth With superstitions and traditions taint.
  3. The worship of a false god or gods; false religion; religious veneration for objects.
    [The accusers] had certain questions against him of their own superstition.
    — Acts xxv. 19.
  4. Belief in the direct agency of superior powers in certain extraordinary or singular events, or in magic, omens, prognostics, or the like.
  5. Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.