Obs. [ad. L. exōrātiōn-em, n. of action f. exōrāre: see EXORATE.] The action of beseeching or entreating; an entreaty.
1609. Bible (Douay), Ecclus. xvi. 12. Mightie [is] exoration, and powring out wrath.
1616. R. C., Times’ Whistle, VI. 2511. I leave thee with my best exoration For thy most speedy … reformation.
a. 1625. Fletcher, Love’s Cure, V. iii. Deafe to your cries: and Marble To all impulsive exorations.
