rescript

[ ree-skript ]

noun

1. a written answer, as of a Roman emperor or a pope, to a query or petition in writing.
2. any edict, decree, or official announcement.
3. the act of rewriting.
4. something rewritten.

rescript

/ ˈriːˌskrɪpt /

noun

1. (in ancient Rome) an ordinance taking the form of a reply by the emperor to a question on a point of law
2. any official announcement or edict; a decree
3. something rewritten
4. the act or process of rewriting

Word History and Origins

Origin of rescript¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rescript¹

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

Example Sentences

Boin selected the town based on a rescript of a 4th century letter from Emperor Constantine to the townspeople regarding a religious holiday.

From Science Daily

As there is no motive for concealment, I am permitted to use them, and accordingly send you a rescript, simply omitting technical details of seamanship and supercargo.

From Literature

The rescript, banned in 1948, calls on Japanese to sacrifice their lives for the emperor.

From Seattle Times

The US occupation authorities banned the rescript, believing it had fuelled prewar militarism.

From The Guardian

The rescript was abolished after Japan’s defeat in World War II, when the emperor’s role in Japan was reduced to that of a ceremonial figurehead.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• alteration
• amendment
• improvement
• modification
• reconsideration
• reexamination
• review