rogation

n. [ L. rogatio, fr. rogare, rogatum, to ask, beg, supplicate: cf. F. rogation. Cf. Abrogate, Arrogant, Probogue. ] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Eccl.) Litany; supplication. [ 1913 Webster ]

He perfecteth the rogations or litanies before in use. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

Rogation days (Eccl.), 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 (Bot.), a European species of milkwort (Polygala vulgaris); -- so called from its former use for garlands in Rogation week. Dr. Prior. --
Rogation week, the second week before Whitsunday, in which the Rogation days occur. [ 1913 Webster ]