prescript

[ adjective pri-skript, pree-skript; noun pree-skript ]

adjective

1. prescribed.

noun

1. that which is prescribed or laid down, as a rule, precept, or order.

prescript

noun

1. something laid down or prescribed

adjective

1. prescribed as a rule

Word History and Origins

Origin of prescript¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English (adjective), from Latin praescrīptus, past participle of praescrībere “to write down, direct, prescribe”; pre-, script, prescribe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prescript¹

C16: from Latin praescriptum something written down beforehand, from praescrībere to prescribe

Example Sentences

According to his prescript, sharp exercise of lungs and limbs is a man's moral aid against temptation.

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As an exhibit in the case against the present organization, I give the “Prescript” in full.

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A constitution called the Prescript was here adopted for the entire order.

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In the original Prescript no mention was made of the peculiar objects of the order.

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The purposes of the order, omitted in the first Prescript, was clearly declared in the revision.

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