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rogation

[ roh-gey-shuhn ]

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noun

Usually rogations. Ecclesiastical. solemn supplication, especially as chanted during procession on the three days Rogation Days before Ascension Day.
Roman History.
1. the proposing by the consuls or tribunes of a law to be passed by the people.
2. a law so proposed.

rogation

/ rəʊˈɡeɪʃən /

noun

usually plural Christianity a solemn supplication, esp in a form of ceremony prescribed by the Church

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rogation¹

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rogation¹

C14: from Latin rogātiō , from rogāre to ask, make supplication

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