prescribed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb issue commands or orders for
    prescribe; order; dictate.
  2. adjective satellite set down as a rule or guide
  3. adjective satellite fixed or established especially by order or command
    ordained; appointed; decreed.
    • at the time appointed (or the appointed time")
  4. adjective satellite conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
    official.
    • in prescribed order
  5. adjective satellite formally laid down or imposed
    positive.
    • positive laws

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