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Webster 1913 Edition

Rescript

Re′script

(r?′skr?pt)
,
Noun.
[L.
rescriptum
: cf. F.
rescrit
, formerly also spelt
rescript
. See
Rescribe
,
Verb.
T.
]
1.
(Rom.Antiq.)
The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree.
In their
rescripts
and other ordinances, the Roman emperors spoke in the plural number.
Hare.
2.
(R.C.Ch.)
The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals.
3.
A counterpart.
Bouvier.

Webster 1828 Edition

Rescript

RE'SCRIPT

,
Noun.
[L. rescriptum, rescribo.] The answer of an emperor, when consulted by particular persons on some difficult question. This answer serves as a decision of the question, and is therefore equivalent to an edict or decree.

Definition 2024

rescript

rescript

English

Noun

rescript ‎(plural rescripts)

  1. The answer of an emperor (originally the Roman Emperor) when formally consulted by a magistrate or other persons on some difficult point of law.
    • 1985: Ronald H. Spector, Eagle Against the Sun
      "'In order that the people may know of my decision, I request you to prepare at once an imperial rescript that I may broadcast to the nation.'"
  2. The official written answer of the Pope upon a question of canon law, or morals.
  3. A duplicate copy of a legal document.
  4. A rewriting, a document copied or written again.

Translations

Verb

rescript ‎(third-person singular simple present rescripts, present participle rescripting, simple past and past participle rescripted)

  1. (transitive) To script again or anew.
    We're rescripting some popular British TV shows for an American audience.

References

  • rescript in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • The Oxford English Dictionary

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