rogatory

adjective

rog·​a·​to·​ry

ˈrägəˌtōrē

: seeking information

specifically : authorized to examine witnesses or ascertain facts

a rogatory commission

Word History

Etymology

French rogatoire, from Medieval Latin rogatorius supplicatory, from Latin rogatus (past participle of rogare) + -orius -ory

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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