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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

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

In English ecclesiastical law. The second week before Whitsunday, thus called from three fasts observed therein, the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, called "Rogation days," because of the extraordinary prayers then made for the fruits of the earth, or as a preparation for the devotion of Holy Thursday. Wharton. Rogationes, quesstiones, et positioned debent esse simplioes. nob. … [Read more...] about ROGATION WEEK

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

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