Definition of rogation

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ro·ga·tion    (r-gshn) KEY 

NOUN:

1. Ecclesiastical Solemn prayer or supplication, especially as chanted during the rites of a Rogation Day. Often used in the plural.
2. 1. The formal proposal of a law in ancient Rome by a tribune or consul to the people for acceptance or rejection.
   2. A law proposed in this manner.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English rogacioun, from Latin rogti, rogtin-, from rogtus, past participle of rogre, to ask; see reg- in Indo-European roots