rogation
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”).
Pronunciation
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Audio (US): (file)
Noun
rogation (countable and uncountable, plural rogations)
- A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
- Hooker
- He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use.
- Hooker
- (historical, Roman antiquity) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.