1. solemn prayers or supplications, especially in Christian liturgy during the three days before Ascension Day
Usage: religious; liturgical
2. formal requests or proposals, especially those made to an authority
Usage: formal

Examples

• The parish observed the traditional rogations before Ascension Day.
• Ancient rogations were often accompanied by processions through the fields.
• The council considered several rogations from local residents.
• Medieval communities relied on rogations to bless their crops.
• The bishop led the congregation in solemn rogations.
• Citizens submitted their rogations to the city planning committee.