Definitions
- Referring to an official written response or answer from a higher authority to a question or request. - Talking about a legal document that modifies or revokes a previous law or regulation. - Describing a written communication from a monarch or emperor in response to a petition or request.
- Referring to a formal proclamation or order issued by a person in authority, such as a monarch or government official. - Talking about a public announcement or declaration of a new law or policy. - Describing a decree or command that has the force of law and must be obeyed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both rescript and edict are written documents.
- 2Both are issued by people in authority.
- 3Both have the force of law and must be obeyed.
- 4Both can modify or revoke previous laws or regulations.
- 5Both are used to communicate official decisions or orders.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Edict is broader in scope and can refer to any formal proclamation or order, while rescript is more specific and often refers to a written response to a question or request.
- 2Authority: Edict is usually associated with a higher authority, such as a monarch or government official, while rescript can come from a variety of sources.
- 3Purpose: Rescript is often used to clarify or interpret existing laws or regulations, while edict is typically used to announce new policies or laws.
- 4Connotation: Rescript has a more neutral connotation, while edict can have a negative connotation due to its association with authoritarian rule.
Remember this!
Rescript and edict are both official written documents that have the force of law. However, rescript is more specific and often refers to a written response to a question or request, while edict is broader in scope and can refer to any formal proclamation or order. Additionally, edict is usually associated with a higher authority and can have a negative connotation, while rescript is more neutral.
