rogatory

English

Etymology

Borrowed 1750 from French rogatoire, from Medieval Latin rogātōrius (“interrogatory”), from rogō (“to ask, enquire”). By surface analysis, Latin rog- +‎ -ate +‎ -ory.

Adjective

rogatory (comparative more rogatory, superlative most rogatory)

1. (law) Seeking information or evidence, especially from a foreign court

Derived terms

• rogatory letter
• letters rogatory

Related terms

• interrogatory
• rogation
• subrogation

Further reading

• Letter rogatory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia