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prescript (s) (noun), prescripts (pl)
1. A rule, or regulation, that has been laid down, usually in writing. The club made a prescript, or a set of codes, to direct its administrative action or procedures.
2. A specified guide for action or behavior: One important prescript for everyday life is etiquette, a set of rules for acceptable and preferred conduct in society.
This entry is located in the following units: pre-, prae- (page 16) scrib-, script-, -scribe, -scription, -scriptive (page 4)