01 n. The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.
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The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.(Rom. Antiq.)
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Litany; supplication.(Eccl.)“He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use.” — Hooker.
Phrases & compounds
Rogation days —
the three days which immediately precede Ascension Day; -- so called as being days on which the people, walking in procession, sang litanies of special supplication.
Rogation flower —
a European species of milkwort (Polygala vulgaris); -- so called from its former use for garlands in Rogation week.
Rogation week —
the second week before Whitsunday, in which the Rogation days occur.