PRESCRIPT


Meaning of PRESCRIPT in English

[ 'pri:skrɪpt ]

■ noun formal or dated an ordinance, law, or command.

Origin

C16: from L. praescriptum 'something directed in writing', neut. past participle of praescribere (see prescribe ).

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