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Rogation

//ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty. countable, uncountable

    "He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use."

  2. 2
    a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church wordnet
  3. 3
    The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree. Roman, countable, historical, uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”).

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