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rescript - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'rescript' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rescript [ v. t.]
- The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree.
- The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals.
- A counterpart.

Meaning of 'rescript' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rescript [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Example in sentence:
  • a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
Meaning (2):
- something that has been written again
Example in sentence:
  • the rewrite was much better