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Webster 1913 Edition

Adrogation

Adˊro-ga′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
adrogatio
,
arrogatio
, fr.
adrogare
. See
Arrogate
.]
(Rom. Law)
A kind of adoption in ancient Rome. See
Arrogation
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Adrogation

ADROGA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. ad and rogo, to ask. See Interrogate and Rogation.]
A species of adoption in ancient Rome, by which a person, capable of choosing for himself, was admitted into the relation of a son. So called from the questions put to the parties.

Definition 2024

adrogation

adrogation

English

Noun

adrogation ‎(plural adrogations)

  1. A kind of adoption in Ancient Rome.

Etymology

From Latin adrogatio, arrogatio, from adrogare. See arrogate.

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