prescript
that which is prescribed or laid down, as a rule, precept, or order.
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How to use prescript in a sentence
According to his prescript, sharp exercise of lungs and limbs is a man's moral aid against temptation.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete | George MeredithAs an exhibit in the case against the present organization, I give the “prescript” in full.
The Modern Ku Klux Klan | Henry Peck FryA constitution called the prescript was here adopted for the entire order.
Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama | Walter L. FlemingIn the original prescript no mention was made of the peculiar objects of the order.
Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama | Walter L. FlemingThe purposes of the order, omitted in the first prescript, was clearly declared in the revision.
Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama | Walter L. Fleming
British Dictionary definitions for prescript
something laid down or prescribed
prescribed as a rule
Origin of prescript
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