Definition of "litany" []

• A liturgical prayer consisting of a series of petitions recited by a leader alternating with fixed responses by the congregation. (noun)
• A repetitive or incantatory recital: "the litany of layoffs in recent months by corporate giants” ( Sylvia Nasar). (noun)

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• "The word litany comes from the Latin litania, from the Greek λιτή litê, meaning "prayer" or "supplication"...."
• "In your testimony today, right here, right now, you continue to deflect personal responsibility, you cite what you call a litany of reasons for Lehman's bankruptcy."
• "You cite what you call a litany of reasons for Lehmans 'bankruptcy."