act vs rescript

rescript vs act

act and rescript both are nouns.

act is a verb but rescript is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
rescript	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, rescript is a hyponym of act; that is, rescript is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:

act: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
rescript: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Other hyponyms of act include nullity, decree, edict, fiat, order, legislative act, statute.

act (noun)	rescript (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	something that has been written again
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet	the act of rewriting something
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body	a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
a short performance that is part of a longer program	a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	rescript (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance

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