rogation
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ro·ga·tion
(rō-gā'shən) 
n.
n.
- Ecclesiastical. Solemn prayer or supplication, especially as chanted during the rites of a Rogation Day. Often used in the plural.
- The formal proposal of a law in ancient Rome by a tribune or consul to the people for acceptance or rejection.
- A law proposed in this manner.
[Middle English rogacioun, from Latin rogātiō, rogātiōn-, from rogātus, past participle of rogāre, to ask.]
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