rescript vs edict

rescript and edict both are nouns.

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

As nouns, rescript and edict are synonyms defined as:

rescript and edict: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

Other synonyms of rescript include decree, fiat, order.

rescript (noun)	edict (noun)
something that has been written again	a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
the act of rewriting something	a formal or authoritative proclamation
a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)