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rescription

noun
re·​scrip·​tion | \ rə̇ˈskripshən, rēˈs-\
plural -s

Definition of rescription

1 obsolete

a : rescript, rewriting
b : a reply in writing
2 : a promissory note or warrant formerly issued by a government

History and Etymology for rescription

Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French from Late Latin rescription-, rescriptio, from Latin rescriptus + -ion-, -io -ion

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