rescritcommon nounEtymologyexpandfrom Latin rescriptum, see rescription.Definitions1. Official interpretation of a text provided by the Administration upon request from a citizen.expand2. Response from the emperor to questions addressed by governors or magistrates.expandAprès de longs et tristes débats, Idace obtint de l'empereur Gratien un rescrit qui bannit de toute terre les hérétiques. }}3. Response from the pope on any theological question, serving as a decision or law.religionexpand4. Ordinance issued by a sovereign.expandRescrit impérial.SynonymsbullemonitoirePluralrescritsTranslationsenglish:rulingSee alsorescrits (cn.)