Rogatory
/ˈrɒɡəˌtɔːri/noun
Relating to a request, especially a formal legal or diplomatic request.
Did you know?Rogatory ultimately traces back to Latin *rogare*, meaning “to ask” or “to propose,” the same root behind Roman laws, elections, and solemn petitions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁reǵ-
“to direct, rule, set right”
Classical Latin
Latin
rogāre
“to ask, request, propose”
Late Latin
Latin
rogātōrius
“pertaining to asking or requesting”
Middle English
English
rogatory
“pertaining to a request or petition, especially a formal one”
Modern English
English
rogatory
“relating to a request, especially in law or diplomacy”
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