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rogatory
[ rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
adjective
- pertaining to asking or requesting:
a rogatory commission.
rogatory
/ ˈrɒɡətərɪ; -trɪ /
adjective
- (esp in legal contexts) seeking or authorized to seek information
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rogatory1
C19: from Medieval Latin rogātōrius , from Latin rogāre to ask
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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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