rogatory

(rōˈgə-tôrˌē, -tōrˌē)

adjective
Law
Requesting information. Used especially of a request by one court of another, often foreign court for aid in obtaining desired information: a rogatory letter.

Origin:

Origin: French rogatoire

Origin: , from Medieval Latin rogātōrius

Origin: , from Latin rogātus

Origin: , past participle of rogāre, to ask; see reg- in Indo-European roots

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