rogation

UK: /rəʊˈɡeɪʃən/ US: (rō gā′shən)

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ro•ga•tion  (rō gā′shən), n. 

1. Religion Usually, rogations. [Eccles.] solemn supplication, esp. as chanted during procession on the three days (Roga′tion Days′) before Ascension Day.
2. Ancient History [Rom. Hist.]
   • the proposing by the consuls or tribunes of a law to be passed by the people.
   • a law so proposed.

• Latin rogātiōn- (stem of rogātiō), equivalent. to rogāt(us) (past participle of rogāre to ask, beg) + -iōn- -ion
• Middle English rogacio(u)n 1350–1400

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rogation / rəʊˈɡeɪʃən/ noun

1. (usually plural) a solemn supplication, esp in a form of ceremony prescribed by the Church

Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin rogātiō, from rogāre to ask, make supplication