Thesaurus results for RESCRIPTS

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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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

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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

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Nothing in twelve months of directives, license grants and product shutdowns suggests that trade is on the table.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Party directives call for greater Chinese influence over rules governing the oceans, polar regions, cyberspace, outer space, nuclear safety, anticorruption efforts, climate change, and international finance.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of directives

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Meanwhile, Mercury in your private 12th house sextiles Venus in your 2nd House of Resources, supporting quiet decisions around money, self-worth, and peace.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Starbuck told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette the decisions of other cities had no bearing on Greers Ferry.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026

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