rogation

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
• (America) IPA: /ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

rogation

1. A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.

   • He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use.

2. (historical, Roman antiquity) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

Related terms

• interrogation
• rogatory
• subrogation

Translations

• Spanish: rogativa

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