letters rogatory (1 synonym found)

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What is a synonym for letters rogatory?

A synonym for letters rogatory is pejorative.

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What does letters rogatory mean?

(adj): tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto; (Law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character

Definition of letters rogatory:

(adj) : tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto; (Law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion
"acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not. --w:Blackstone."
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Definition of letters rogatory:

(adj) : tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto; (Law) When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; -- a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion
"acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not. --w:Blackstone."
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