rescript

[ ree-skript ]

/ ˈriˌskrɪpt /

a written answer, as of a Roman emperor or a pope, to a query or petition in writing.

any edict, decree, or official announcement.

the act of rewriting.

something rewritten.

Origin of rescript

1520–30; < Latin rescrīptum an imperial rescript (noun use of neuter past participle of rescrībere to write back, reply). See re-, script

The date of the rescript is the third consulship of Antoninus Pius.

Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus |Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
And accordingly ye, too, may use the terms of my rescript, so that none may interfere with you.

St. Dionysius of Alexandria |Bishop of Alexandria, Saint Dionysius
The rescript was promulgated in May, and at this time the subscription list amounted to less than £8,000.

Ireland and the Home Rule Movement |Michael F. J. McDonnell
In the following year a rescript, more in their favor than former ones, was obtained by Athens.

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 5. (of 7): Persia |George Rawlinson

The solemn act of her legislature has been set at naught by a rescript of the federal Executive.

Thirty Years' View (Vol. I of 2) |Thomas Hart Benton

rescript

/ (ˈriːˌskrɪpt) /

(in ancient Rome) an ordinance taking the form of a reply by the emperor to a question on a point of law

any official announcement or edict; a decree

something rewritten

the act or process of rewriting

C16: from Latin rēscriptum a reply, from rēscribere to write back