Rescript
/ˈrɛskrɪpt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official written order, decree, or edict issued by a sovereign or authority, often in response to a specific inquiry.
The emperor issued a rescript clarifying the legal status of the provinces.
- (n.) A judicial or administrative decision in response to a question or petition, especially in civil law jurisdictions.
The court's rescript addressed the legal ambiguities raised by the parties.
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- rescript
- rescripts
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Commentary
Rescripts typically serve as authoritative clarifications or answers to legal questions and differ from general laws by their specific, responsive nature.
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