RESCRIPT, conv. A counterpart. 2. In the canon law, by rescripts are understood apostolical letters, which emanate from the pope, under whatever form they may be. The answers of the pope in writing are so called. Diet. Dr. Can. h.v. Vide Chirograph; Counterpart; Part.

Source: Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
 

Rescript \Re"script\ (r?"skr?pt), n. [L. rescriptum: cf. F. rescrit, formerly also spelt rescript. See Rescribe,v. t.]

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1. (Rom.Antiq.) The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree. [1913 Webster]

In their rescripts and other ordinances, the Roman emperors spoke in the plural number. --Hare. [1913 Webster]

2. (R.C.Ch.) The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals. [1913 Webster]

3. A counterpart. --Bouvier. [1913 Webster]

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rescript

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Rescript \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.

3. A counterpart. --Bouvier.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)