rescript (Meaning)
rescript (n)
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)
the act of rewriting something
something that has been written again
rescript (v. t.)
The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree.
The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals.
A counterpart.
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rescript Sentence Examples
- The supreme court issued a rescript denying the appeal without providing any explanation.
- The rescript was brief and stated only that the court found no error in the lower court's judgment.
- The rescript came as a surprise to the appellant, who had expected a more detailed explanation of the court's decision.
- The rescript is not considered a precedent and cannot be cited as authority in other cases.
- The court's use of a rescript indicates that it did not consider the case to be particularly significant or complex.
- A rescript is typically used when the court wants to dispose of a case quickly and efficiently.
- The rescript does not preclude the appellant from filing a petition for rehearing or a motion for reconsideration.
- The appellant may also seek review of the rescript by the United States Supreme Court.
- Rescripts are often used in cases where the court has already ruled on the same issue in a previous case.
- The use of rescripts has been criticized by some legal scholars, who argue that it deprives litigants of the right to a full and reasoned explanation of the court's decision.
FAQs About the word rescript
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 cour
decree, ruling, directive, edict, fiat, proclamation, resolution, declaration, ukase,decision
No antonyms found.
The supreme court issued a rescript denying the appeal without providing any explanation.
The rescript was brief and stated only that the court found no error in the lower court's judgment.
The rescript came as a surprise to the appellant, who had expected a more detailed explanation of the court's decision.
The rescript is not considered a precedent and cannot be cited as authority in other cases.
