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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

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Example

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

Etymology

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

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