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Term: uti rogas
Definition: Uti rogas is a Latin phrase that means "as you ask." It was used in Roman law and was inscribed on a ballot to indicate a vote in favor of a bill or candidate. It is abbreviated as u.r.
uti rogas
Uti rogas means "as you ask" in Latin. It was used in Roman law to indicate a vote in favor of a bill or candidate. It was written on a ballot.
When the Romans voted for a bill or candidate, they would write "uti rogas" on their ballot to show their support. For example, if there was a bill to build a new aqueduct, a Roman citizen would write "uti rogas" on their ballot to show they wanted the aqueduct to be built.