rogatory en · ADJ
Etymology
Borrowed 1750 from French rogatoire, from Medieval Latin rogātōrius (“interrogatory”), from rogō (“to ask, enquire”). By surface analysis, Latin rog- + -ate + -ory.
Meanings
- Seeking information or evidence, especially from a foreign court
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most rogatory | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more rogatory | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
letters rogatory · rogatory letter