I. ˈprēˌskript, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: Middle English prescripte, from Latin praescriptus, past participle of praescribere to prescribe
: prescribed as a rule : ordained or appointed by authority
a prescript form of words — Jeremy Taylor
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
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Etymology: Latin praescriptum, from neuter of praescriptus, past participle of praescribere
1. : something prescribed as a rule : command , direction , instruction , law , ordinance , precept , regulation
the constitution of the church … set down by divine prescript — John Milton
according to the prescripts of existing law — J.W.Burgess
2. archaic : a medical prescription
your prescript is compounded of … delicate simples — Samuel Harsnett