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rogatory
[ rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
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adjective
pertaining to asking or requesting:a rogatory commission.
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R.O.G., Rogaine, rogallo, rogation, Rogation Days, rogatory, roger, Roger-Ducasse, Roger II, Rogers, Rogers, Ginger
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How to use rogatory in a sentence
On May 18th., the Viceroy issued a rogatory decree, entreating the people to remain loyal to the Mother-country.
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British Dictionary definitions for rogatory
rogatory
/ (ˈrɒɡətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
(esp in legal contexts) seeking or authorized to seek information
Word Origin for rogatory
C19: from Medieval Latin rogātōrius, from Latin rogāre to ask
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