Rescript /(r?"skr?pt)/

Re·script

Rescript

n.
  1. The answer of an emperor when formallyconsulted by particular persons on some difficult question; hence, an edict or decree. (Rom.Antiq.)
    In their rescripts and other ordinances, the Roman emperors spoke in the plural number.
    — Hare.
  2. The official written answer of the pope upon a question of canon law, or morals. (R.C.Ch.)
  3. A counterpart.