1. a solemn supplication, especially as part of a religious ceremony
Usage: formal; religious
2. the formal presentation of a proposed law to a legislative body
Usage: legal; formal

Examples

• The priest led the congregation in a rogation for peace.
• During the drought, the community held special rogations for rain.
• The senator’s rogation was debated extensively in committee.
• Ancient Romans practiced rogations to ensure good harvests.
• The rogation days traditionally involved processions through the fields.
• Parliament considered the new rogation regarding tax reform.