rogatory

American  

[rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

1. pertaining to asking or requesting.

   a rogatory commission.

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rogatory British  

/ ˈrɒɡətərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. (esp in legal contexts) seeking or authorized to seek information

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Etymology

Origin of rogatory

1835–45; < Medieval Latin rogātōrius < Latin rogā ( re ) ( see rogation) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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