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pre⋅script

[adj. pri-skript, pree-skript; n. pree-skript]
–adjective
1. prescribed.
–noun
2. that which is prescribed or laid down, as a rule, precept, or order.

Origin:
1425–75; late ME (adj.) < L praescrīptus ptp. of praescrībere to prescribe. See pre-, script
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pre·script   (prē'skrĭpt')   
n.  Something prescribed, especially a rule or regulation of conduct.
adj.   (prē'skrĭpt', prĭ-skrĭpt')
Having been established as a rule; prescribed.

[From Middle English, prescribed, from Latin praescrīptum, neuter past participle of praescrībere, to order, prescribe; see prescribe.]
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