Synonyms for rescript
Definitions
- n. 1
An epistle from the pope responding to some specific question of canon law or morality; a papal decision on a question of doctrine.
[R]escripts […] apply only to special circumstances or individuals, and constitute no general precedent. But this nomenclature is not strictly observed.
- n. 2
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.
Forms
- Plural
- rescripts → decrees, edicts, orders, bulls…
Example sentences
- bull He is not going to die. He is as strong as a bull.
- decree Don't ask questions! The decree comes from the top.
- fiat What's the name of that Italian who works for Fiat?
- revision Marxism isn't scientific unless it permits revision.
- revise The reason I got a bad mark is that I didn't revise.
By length
- 4 letters
- bull1, fiat2
- 5 letters
- order2, edict2
- 6 letters
- answer2, decree2, revise2
- 7 letters
- revisal
- 8 letters
- revision3
- 9 letters
- ordinance3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fiat2 = 2 syllables).