ROGATORY

Etymology

Adjective

rogatory (comparative more rogatory, superlative most rogatory)

(law) Seeking information or evidence, especially from a foreign court

Source: Wiktionary


Rog"a*to*ry, a. Etym: [See Rogation.]

Definition: Seeking information; authorized to examine witnesses or ascertain facts; as, a rogatory commission. Woolsey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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