Re"script (r?"skr?pt), n. [L. rescriptum: cf. F. rescrit, formerly also
spelt rescript. See Rescribe,v. t.]
1. (Rom.Antiq.) 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.) The official written answer of the pope upon a question of
canon law, or morals.