rogation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
  2. The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

Pronunciation

/ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ en-us-rogation.ogg

Word forms

rogation rogations

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”). By surface analysis, Latin rog- + -ate + -ion.

Derived words

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