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勅語 — meaning in English

chokugo

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English meaning

  • rescript noun A copy, or act of rewriting something; a rewrite.

Senses

勅語 is used for these senses in English:

  • rescript (historical, _, law) A clarification of a point of law by a monarch issued upon formal consultation by a lower magistrate.

rescript — full definition

  1. noun A copy, or act of rewriting something; a rewrite.
  2. noun An epistle from the pope responding to some specific question of canon law or morality; a papal decision on a question of doctrine.
  3. noun A statement issued by an emperor which sets out legal guidance on some matter, especially in response to a formal request from a magistrate or similar.
  4. noun Any official edict or announcement.