n. [ L. rescriptum: cf. F. rescrit, formerly also spelt rescript. See Rescribe, v. t. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (Rom.Antiq.) The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree. [ 1913 Webster ]

In their rescripts and other ordinances, the Roman emperors spoke in the plural number. Hare. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (R.C.Ch.) The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A counterpart. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. rescriptio: cf. F. rescription. See Rescribe. ] A writing back; the answering of a letter. Loveday. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to, or answering the purpose of, a rescript; hence, deciding; settling; determining. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. By rescript. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]