A writing; a written document.
What is script?
• Written characters; style of writing.
• Type made in imitation of handwriting.
• An original instrument or document.
• The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
• A series of events with a predefined order and outcome.
• A brief and simple program.
• A file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence.
• Ellipsis of behavioral script, a sequence of actions in a given situation.
• A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.
• Clipping of prescription .
(Verb) To make or write a script.
• To devise, concoct, or contrive.
Why script matters
script appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
How script works in practice
In practice, script is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Wiktionary , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.