rescripts

noun

plural of rescript
as in decrees
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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  1. decrees
  2. edicts
  3. rulings
  4. directives
  5. decisions
Noun
  • Ryan’s first two decrees were hiring veteran head coach Kevin Stefanski and first-time general manager Ian Cunningham.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • The artists were protesting the approval of two decrees that regulate and censor artists not affiliated with state institutions, and penalize freedom of expression and independent journalism.
    — Sarah Moreno June 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Definition of decrees
Noun
  • Those who oppose the Mexican Mafia, or fail to follow the edicts of the gang’s leaders, are often targeted for beatings or even death.
    — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 July 2026
  • Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of edicts
Noun
  • The New Jersey native was working through the process of rejoining the team per the source, although his status could change depending on future court rulings.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Over 30 states had passed legislation that would allow college athletes to monetize and personally profit from their name, image and likeness, which was supported by several court rulings in athletes’ favor.
    — Brennan Berg, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of rulings
Noun
  • Zaid Arzate, Powerhouse’s director of development and data center construction, said that even before Abbott’s directives, their plan met those requirements.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Chinese government is still involved in this ecosystem, including, sometimes, through top-down directives.
    — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of directives
Noun
  • This is also supportive for pricing your work, recognizing your talent, or making money decisions with more confidence.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Golf the day of a game, a beer before it, those are a player's decisions.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of decisions
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