rogation

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (request).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

rogation (countable and uncountable, plural rogations)

  1. A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
    • 1594–1597, Richard Hooker, edited by J S, Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie, , London: Will Stansby , published 1611, →OCLC, (please specify the page):
      He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use.
  2. (historical, Roman antiquity) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

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