Rescript(v. t.) The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree.
Rescript(v. t.) The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals.
Rescript(v. t.) A counterpart.
Rescription(n.) A writing back; the answering of a letter.
Rescriptive(a.) Pertaining to, or answering the purpose of, a rescript; hence, deciding; settling; determining.
Rescriptively(adv.) By rescript.

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