RESCRIPT Re"script (r"skrpt), n. Etym: [L. rescriptum: cf. F. rescrit, formerly also spelt rescript. See Rescribe,v. t.]
1. (Rom.Antiq.)
Defn: The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree. In their rescripts and other ordinances, the Roman emperors spoke in the plural number. Hare.
2. (R.C.Ch.)
Defn: The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals.
3. A counterpart. Bouvier.
RESCRIPTION Re*scrip"tion (r-skrp"shn), n. Etym: [L. rescriptio: cf. F. rescription. See Rescribe.]
Defn: A writing back; the answering of a letter. Loveday.
RESCRIPTIVE
Re*scrip"tive (-tv), a.
Defn: Pertaining to, or answering the purpose of, a rescript; hence, deciding; settling; determining.