rogation Definition
ro·ga·tion (rō gā′s̸hən)
noun
- Eccles. solemn ceremonial petitioning, specif. on the Rogation Days: usually used in pl.
- in ancient Rome,
- a consul's or tribune's proposal of a law to be passed or rejected by the people
- such a proposed law
Etymology: ME rogacioun < L rogatio, question, in LL(Ec), prayer, entreaty < rogare, to ask, orig., to stretch out the hand; akin to regere: see right
rogation Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
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