rogatory
[ rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective
pertaining to asking or requesting: a rogatory commission.
Words nearby rogatory
roflol,
rogaine,
rogallo,
rogation,
rogation days,
rogatory,
roger,
roger ii,
roger's disease,
roger's murmur,
roger-ducasse
Example sentences from the Web for rogatory
On May 18th., the Viceroy issued a rogatory decree, entreating the people to remain loyal to the Mother-country.
Notes on the History of Argentine Independence |C. W. Whittemore
British Dictionary definitions for rogatory
rogatory
/ (ˈrɒɡətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
(esp in legal contexts) seeking or authorized to seek information
Word Origin for rogatory
C19: from Medieval Latin
rogātōrius, from Latin
rogāre to ask