as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
even though there was never an official rescript ordering mass genocide, that was indeed the intent and effect of the government's policy
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Recent Examples of rescript
The rescript—an authoritative message from an emperor—was rediscovered in the 1700s and is now on display in Spello’s town hall, reports Newsweek’s Aristos Georgiou.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
Soon, Duke writes, the rescript became associated with Japanese nationalism, a reverence for a divine emperor and a strict educational system.
—Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 10 Apr. 2017
At the time, the rescript served an important purpose.
—Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 10 Apr. 2017
At the time, the rescript served an important purpose.
—Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 10 Apr. 2017
Soon, Duke writes, the rescript became associated with Japanese nationalism, a reverence for a divine emperor and a strict educational system.
—Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 10 Apr. 2017
Conservatives see the rescript as a paean to traditional values; liberals as a throwback to a more authoritarian era.
—Jonathan Soble, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2017
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
Soon, Duke writes, the rescript became associated with Japanese nationalism, a reverence for a divine emperor and a strict educational system.
—Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 10 Apr. 2017
At the time, the rescript served an important purpose.
—Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 10 Apr. 2017
At the time, the rescript served an important purpose.
—Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 10 Apr. 2017
Soon, Duke writes, the rescript became associated with Japanese nationalism, a reverence for a divine emperor and a strict educational system.
—Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian, 10 Apr. 2017
Conservatives see the rescript as a paean to traditional values; liberals as a throwback to a more authoritarian era.
—Jonathan Soble, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescript
Noun
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History of reforms There is a long history of prison reforms, such as mandates on time out of cells and limits on isolation as a disciplinary measure, coming by decrees of courts or legislatures.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Enough lawmakers eventually managed to enter an assembly hall and voted unanimously to overturn Yoon's decree.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Officers and directors have enough problems trying to balance the turbulence of new governmental edicts with pressing economic and operational challenges.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Over the next decade, New Yorkers should brace for a steady wave of rising energy costs as new infrastructure will be needed to fulfill the all-electric construction edict enacted here.—
Kris DeLair,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trump, for his part, appeared to recognize the significance of the ruling.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration appealed the district court ruling Friday to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.—
Ashley Murray,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Leading to the Hornets winning three of their last six games, with Lee’s directives resonating.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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The budget resolution also includes a directive that could cut hundreds of billions from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Plan, known as CalFresh in California, over the next 10 years.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Rescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescript. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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