1. something that has been written again

e.g. the rewrite was much better

Synonym: rewriterevision

2. the act of rewriting something

Synonym: revisionrevisalrevise

3. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

e.g. a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there

Synonym: decreeedictfiatorder

4. a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality