rogation
nounUK /ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ · US /ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”). By surface analysis, Latin rog- + -ate + -ion.
1
A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
- He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use.[1594], Richard Hooker, edited by J[ohn] S[penser], Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie, […], London: […] Iohn Windet, […], →OCLC, (please specify the page):
2
Roman, Historical The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.
- Derived terms
- Rogationtide
- Related terms
- interrogation, rogatory, subrogation