Just as in the reigns of Theodosius and Honorius, imperial edicts and rescripts were paralysed by the impalpable, quietly irresistible force of a universal social need or sentiment.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
No rescripts, although issued from this cabinet, shall be deemed worthy of the slightest consideration, if they contain aught manifestly incompatible with equity, or if the strict course of justice is thereby hindered or interrupted; but the judges shall proceed according to the dictates of duty and conscience."
"Berlin and Sans-Souci"
Louise Muhlbach
They were largely rescripts of each day's observations and experiences, close and full, as his mother liked them in regard to fact, and generously philosophized on the side of politics and religion for Whitwell.
"The Landlord at Lion's Head, Complete"
William Dean Howells Last Updated: February 27, 2009