A letter of request, usually sent from one judge to another making a request, e.g. to question a witness in the foreign judge's jurisdiction. … [Read more...] about ROGATORY LETTER
ROIC
Return on Invested Capital … [Read more...] about ROIC
ROGUE
A French word, which in that language signifies proud, arrogant. In some of the ancient English statutes it means an idle, sturdy beggar, which is its meaning in law. Rogues are usually punished as vagrants. Although the word rogue is a word of reproach, yet to charge one as a rogue is not actionable. … [Read more...] about ROGUE
ROGATIO
Latin: In Roman law. An asking for a law; a proposal of a law for adoption or passage. Derivatively, a law passed by such a form. … [Read more...] about ROGATIO
ROGATIO TESTIUM
in making a nuncupative will, is where the testator formally calls upon the persons present to Dear Witness that he has declared his will. Williams! Ex'rs, 116; Browne, Prob. Pr. 59. … [Read more...] about ROGATIO TESTIUM