Prononciations (2)
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/ˈɹiːskɹɪpt/
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/ɹiːˈskɹɪpt/
Nom
A copy, or act of rewriting something; a rewrite.
Usage- désuet
An epistle from the pope responding to some specific question of canon law or morality; a papal decision on a question of doctrine.
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[R]escripts […] apply only to special circumstances or individuals, and constitute no general precedent. But this nomenclature is not strictly observed.
A statement issued by an emperor which sets out legal guidance on some matter, especially in response to a formal request from a magistrate or similar.
Usage- Ancient-Rome
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"'In order that the people may know of my decision, I request you to prepare at once an imperial rescript that I may broadcast to the nation.'"
Any official edict or announcement.
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Plus d’exemples (1)
MacCann began to speak with fluent energy of the Tsar’s rescript, of Stead, of general disarmament, arbitration in cases of international disputes, of the signs of the times, of the new humanity and the new gospel of life […].
A duplicate of, or counterpart to, a legal document.
Usage- désuet
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Verbe
To script again or anew.
Usage- transitif
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We're rescripting some popular British TV shows for an American audience.
Nom
a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
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a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there
the act of rewriting something
something that has been written again
- Termes génériques
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the rewrite was much better