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Definition of Rogation

1. Noun. A solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church.

Definition of Rogation

1. n. The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.

Definition of Rogation

1. Noun. A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty. ¹

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Definition of Rogation

1. the proposal of a law in ancient Rome [n -S]

Medical Definition of Rogation

1. 1. The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree. 2. Litany; supplication. "He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use." (Hooker) 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. Origin: L. Rogatio, fr. Rogare, rogatum, to ask, beg, supplicate: cf. F. Rogation. Cf. Abrogate, Arrogant, Probogue. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Rogation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. British Popular Customs, Present and Past: Illustrating the Social and by Thomas Firminger Thiselton Dyer (1900)
"rogation SUNDAY. rogation Sunday received and retains its title from the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday immediately following it, which are called rogation ..."

2. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"If the procession is held, the rogation Mass is obligatory, and no notice is taken of whatever feast may occur, unless only one Mass is said, ..."

3. The History of Normandy and of England by Francis Palgrave (1864)
"... Jr * days adopt- tradition until the eighth century, when they rogation " ' oil in Eng- *' land. were authoritatively adopted as a portion of our ..."

4. The Treasury of Knowledge and Library Reference by Samuel Maunder (1853)
"rogation SUNDAY. The fifth Sunday after Easter is called rogation Sunday. The term rogation signifies supplication, from the Latin rogare, to beseech. ..."

5. The History of Normandy and of England by Francis Palgrave (1864)
"... preceding the feast of the Ascension; which three days acquired days, insti- . " . rogation distinctively the appellation of rogation days, Mamertus, ..."

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