rescript

[ ree-skript ]
/ ˈriˌskrɪpt /
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noun

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.

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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

Words nearby rescript

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Words related to rescript

amendment, review, alteration, improvement, modification, reconsideration, emendation, retrospect, correction, polish, revise, redaction, rectification, homework, redraft, retrospection, revisal, afterlight, recension

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British Dictionary definitions for rescript

rescript
/ (ˈriːˌskrɪpt) /

noun

(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

Word Origin for rescript

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