rogation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church

WordNet

Ro*ga"tion noun
Etymology
L. rogatio, fr. rogare, rogatum, to ask, beg, supplicate: cf. F. rogation. Cf. Abrogate, Arrogant, Probogue.
Definitions
  1. (Rom. Antiq.) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.
  2. (Eccl.) Litany; supplication.
    He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use. Hooker.

Webster 1913