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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.

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