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ROGATORY LETTER

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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

ROGATOR

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Lat. In Roman law. The proposer of a law or rogation. … [Read more...] about ROGATOR

ROBERDSMEN

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In old English law. Persons who, in the reign of Richard I., committed great outrages on the borders of England and Scotland. Said to have been the followers of Robert Hood, or Robin Hood. 4 Bl. Comm. 246. ROD. A lineal measure of sixteen feet and a half, otherwise called a "perch." … [Read more...] about ROBERDSMEN

ROGATORY LETTERS

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A commission from one judge to another requesting him to examine a witness. See LETTER. … [Read more...] about ROGATORY LETTERS

ROE

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Return on Equity … [Read more...] about ROE

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