Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The answer of an emperor when formally consulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree. 2. (n.) The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals. 3. (n.) A counterpart.

Multi-Version Concordance Rescript (1 Occurrence) Ezra 6:11 Also I have given order that whosoever shall alter this rescript, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon, and let his house be made a dunghill for this. (DBY)