rōˈgāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English rogacioun, from Latin rogation-, rogatio, from rogatus (past participle of rogare to ask, beg) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at right
1.
a. : litany , supplication
b. rogations plural : the ceremonies of the Rogation Days
2.
a. : the inquiry made by the consuls or tribunes of ancient Rome as to the will of the people on a proposed decree or law
b. : the consuls' or tribunes' proposal of a law or decree for passage by the people
c. : the law or decree proposed by the consuls or tribunes
3. obsolete : a formal petition : request