Definition of: rescript

(rē′skript) noun
1. In ancient Rome, an imperial decree, consisting of the emperor's answer to questions on matters of state or law.
2. Any decree, edict, order, or formal announcement, especially one made by a monarch or ruler.
3. A formal, written reply by the pope to a petition or question of morality or canon law submitted to him.
4. A facsimile; counterpart; something written over again. [<L rescriptum edict, orig. neut. pp. of rescribere write back (in reply) <re- again + scribere write]