Category:Rescript

Re"script (r"skrpt), n. Etym: [l. rescriptum: cf. F. rescrit, Formerly also spelt rescript. See rescribe,v. t.]

1. (rom.Antiq.)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: the official written answer of the pope upon a question of Canon law, or morals.

3. A counterpart. Bouvier.