su·per·sti·tion 
/ˌsu:pɚˈstɪʃən/ noun
plural su·per·sti·tions /ˌsu:pɚˈstɪʃən/ noun : a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck : a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck [count] ▪ It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck. [noncount] ▪ tales of superstition, witchcraft, and magic
