rogatory
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of rogatory
1835–45; < Medieval Latin rogātōrius < Latin rogā ( re ) ( see rogation) + -tōrius -tory 1
Example Sentences
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A judge would then share the request, called a rogatory letter, with the federal Justice Ministry in Brazil, which would share it with the U.S.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2023
Because of issues over remote testimonies, Santander asked the Madrid court judge Javier Sanchez Beltran to send a so-called rogatory commission to Switzerland, a source said at the time.
From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2021
On Tuesday a source from the Madrid court said once the rogatory commission had been processed Weber and Shelton would testify remotely from Switzerland.
From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2021
Letters rogatory are documents used to obtain judicial assistance from foreign courts.
From Reuters • Dec. 7, 2017
To the Senate and House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State and accompanying documents, in relation to the execution of letters rogatory in foreign countries.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 9, part 1: Benjamin Harrison by Harrison, Benjamin
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