First Known Use: 15th century
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rescript
noun re·script \ˈrē-ˌskript\
Definition of RESCRIPT
1
: a written answer of a Roman emperor or of a pope to a legal inquiry or petition
2
: an official or authoritative order, decree, edict, or announcement
3
: an act or instance of rewriting
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Origin of RESCRIPT
Middle English rescripte, from Latin rescriptum, from neuter of rescriptus, past participle of rescribere to write in reply, from re- + scribere to write — more at scribe
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