rogatory

[ rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. pertaining to asking or requesting:

   a rogatory commission.

rogatory

/ -trɪ; ˈrɒɡətərɪ /

adjective

1. (esp in legal contexts) seeking or authorized to seek information

Word History and Origins

Origin of rogatory¹

1835–45; < Medieval Latin rogātōrius < Latin rogā ( re ) ( rogation ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rogatory¹

C19: from Medieval Latin rogātōrius , from Latin rogāre to ask

Example Sentences

On May 18th., the Viceroy issued a rogatory decree, entreating the people to remain loyal to the Mother-country.

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