Rescripts — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈrē-ˌskript/ re·script

Meaning & Definition of Rescripts

Rescripts (noun)

  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

Rescripts (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "even though there was never an official rescript ordering mass genocide, that was indeed the intent and effect of the government's policy"

    similar: bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts, fiats, rulings, ukases
    related: calls, conclusions, decisions, deliverances, determinations, diagnoses, judgments, opinions, resolutions, verdicts, announcements, declarations, dicta, manifestos, proclamations, pronouncements, canons, encyclicals

Related Entry: Rescript (noun)

Rescript is a different word from Rescripts. The synonyms below are for rescript, not for rescripts.

  1. an order publicly issued by an authority

    "even though there was never an official rescript ordering mass genocide, that was indeed the intent and effect of the government's policy"

    similar: bull, decree, diktat, directive, edict, fiat, ruling, ukase
    related: call, conclusion, decision, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment, opinion, resolution, verdict, announcement, declaration, dictum, manifesto, proclamation, pronouncement, canon, encyclical

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rescripts

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rescripts:

bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts, fiats, rulings, ukases

Related Words for Rescripts

calls, conclusions, decisions, deliverances, determinations, diagnoses, judgments, opinions, resolutions, verdicts, announcements, declarations, dicta, manifestos, proclamations, pronouncements, canons, encyclicals

Origin & Etymology of Rescripts

Middle English rescripte, from Latin rescriptum, from neuter of rescriptus, past participle of rescribere to write in reply, from re- + scribere to write scribe

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Rescripts

What does "Rescripts" mean?

"Rescripts" means a written answer of a Roman emperor or of a pope to a legal inquiry or petition. As a noun, it is defined as: a written answer of a Roman emperor or of a pope to a legal inquiry or petition.

What is another word for "Rescripts"?

Other words for "Rescripts" include bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts, fiats, rulings and ukases. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rescripts" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rescripts"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rescripts". Common alternatives include bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts, fiats, rulings and ukases.

How do you use "Rescripts" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rescripts" in a sentence: "even though there was never an official rescript ordering mass genocide, that was indeed the intent and effect of the government's policy".

Is "Rescripts" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rescripts" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Rescripts"?

"Rescripts" is pronounced /ˈrē-ˌskript/ and divided into syllables as re·script.

What is the origin of the word "Rescripts"?

"Rescripts" comes from Middle English rescripte, from Latin rescriptum, from neuter of rescriptus, past participle of rescribere to write in reply, from re- + scribere to write scribe. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Rescripts" meaning "an order publicly issued by an authority"?

When "Rescripts" (noun) means an order publicly issued by an authority, synonyms include bulls, decrees, diktats, directives, edicts and fiats.