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Definition of prescribable - 4 dictionary results

pre⋅scribe

  [pri-skrahyb] verb, -scribed, -scrib⋅ing.
Use prescribable in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.
2. Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.).
–verb (used without object)
3. to lay down rules; direct; dictate.
4. Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used.
5. Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually fol. by for or to).
Origin:
1425–75; late ME < L praescrībere to direct in writing, lit., to write before or above, equiv. to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe 1 , prescription

Related forms:
pre⋅scrib⋅a⋅ble, adjective
pre⋅scrib⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. direct, dictate, decree.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: pre·scribe
Pronunciation: pri-'skrIb
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: pre·scribed; pre·scrib·ing
intransitive verb 1 : to claim title or a right to something (as an easement) by prescription prescribe against the owner>
2 in the civil law of Louisiana : to become unenforceable or invalid by prescription prescribes —Louisiana Civil Code> transitive verb 1 : to lay down as a rule or guide : specify with authority prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof —U.S. Constitution article I>
2 in the civil law of Louisiana : to invalidate or bar the enforcement of by prescription prescribed so long as the minor's right of action exists against his tutor —Louisiana Civil Code>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: pre·scribe
Pronunciation: pri-'skrIb
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: pre·scribed; pre·scrib·ing
intransitive senses
: to write or give medical prescriptions prescribe transitive senses
: to designate or order the use of as a remedy<prescribe a drug>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

prescribe pre·scribe (prĭ-skrīb')
v. pre·scribed, pre·scrib·ing, pre·scribes
To give directions, either orally or in writing, for the preparation and administration of a remedy to be used in the treatment of a disease.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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