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Rescript

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RESCRIPT, conv. A counterpart.
     2. In the canon law, by rescripts are understood apostolical letters, which emanate from the pope, under whatever form they may be. The answers of the pope in writing are so called. Diet. Dr. Can. h.v. Vide Chirograph; Counterpart; Part.


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The indult has the added status of a motu proprio, a papal rescript which has the force of Canon Law (CWTN, The Times, Oct.
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The author then turns to a discussion of the event that made, and continues to make, Uchimura famous: his refusal to bow before a signed copy of the Emperor's Rescript on Education at Tokyo's prestigious First Higher School in 1890.
 
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