prescript

(prē skript′; also, and for n. always, prē′skript′)

adjective

that is prescribed

Origin: L praescriptus, pp. of praescribere: see prescribe

noun

something prescribed; direction; rule

Origin: L praescriptum < praescriptus

See prescript in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Something prescribed, especially a rule or regulation of conduct.

adjective (prēˈskrĭptˌ, prĭ-skrĭptˈ)

Having been established as a rule; prescribed.

Origin:

Origin: From Middle English, prescribed

Origin: , from Latin praescrīptum

Origin: , neuter past participle of praescrībere, to order, prescribe; see prescribe

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