rescript vs act

act vs rescript

rescript and act both are nouns.

rescript is not a verb while act is a verb.

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

As nouns, act is a hypernym of rescript; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than rescript:

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

Other hypernyms of rescript include enactment.

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

rescript (verb)	act (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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