rogation

ro·ga·tion  (r-gshn)

n.

1. Ecclesiastical Solemn prayer or supplication, especially as chanted during the rites of a Rogation Day. Often used in the plural.

2.

a. The formal proposal of a law in ancient Rome by a tribune or consul to the people for acceptance or rejection.

b. A law proposed in this manner.

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

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rogation [rəʊˈgeɪʃən]

n

(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (usually plural) Christianity a solemn supplication, esp in a form of ceremony prescribed by the Church

[from Latin rogātiō, from rogāre to ask, make supplication]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

rogation - a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church invocation, supplication - a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

Translations

rogation [rəʊˈgeɪʃən] (Rel)

A. N rogations → rogativas fpl

B. CPD Rogation Days NPL → Rogativas fpl de la Ascensión
Rogation Sunday N → Domingo m de la Ascensión

rogation

n (Eccl: = litany) → Litanei f; (= period: also Rogation or Rogation-tide) → Bittwoche f