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Rescript

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(v. t.) A counterpart.

(2):

(v. t.) The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree.

(3):

(v. t.) The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Rescript'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​r/rescript.html. 1828.