rescript1
Pronunciation: /ˈriːskrɪpt/
noun
- an official edict or announcement: the tsar published a rescript which brought the government’s reformist intentions into the public domain
- historical a Roman emperor’s written reply to an appeal for guidance, especially on a legal point.
- the Pope’s decision on a question of Roman Catholic doctrine or papal law.
Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a papal decision): from Latin rescriptum, neuter past participle of rescribere 'write back', from re- 'back' + scribere 'write'