letters rogatory

English

Noun

letters rogatory pl (plural only)

  1. (law) A formal request from a court to a foreign court for some type of judicial assistance.
    Synonym: letters of request
    The most common remedies sought by letters rogatory are service of process and taking of evidence.
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