prescript
Authoritative written order
A prescript is an authoritative rule or directive—something prescribed or commanded.
The word appears mainly in formal or legal contexts: The prescripts of the constitution govern how amendments may be proposed.
It shares territory with precept and prescription but carries a more rigid, official tone.
Formal authoritative directive
- decreeAuthoritative legal command
- edictAuthoritative public command
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
dictate · fiat · ultimatum · pronouncement · directive · injunction · ruling · dictum
Official rules governing conduct
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- principleFundamental truth or standard
- tenetHeld principle or doctrine
doctrine · axiom · maxim · precept · canon · code · norm · requirement
Custom passed through generations
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
- normAccepted behavioral standard
mores · precedent · practice · usage · custom · canon · heritage · established
Enacted written rule
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- ordinanceOfficial government regulation
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- codeSymbolic communication system
act · provision · bylaw · enactment · clause · amendment · charter · constitution
Measured medicine amount
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
formulary · pharmacopoeia · remedy · course · protocol · dispensation · indication · contraindication
mandate
Formal authoritative directive
- decreeAuthoritative legal command
- edictAuthoritative public command
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
command · dictate · fiat · ultimatum · pronouncement · directive · injunction · ruling · dictum · behest
regulation
Official rules governing conduct
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- principleFundamental truth or standard
tenet · doctrine · axiom · maxim · precept · canon · code · norm · requirement · stipulation
tradition
Custom passed through generations
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
norm · mores · precedent · practice · usage · custom · canon · heritage · established · time-honored
statute
Enacted written rule
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- ordinanceOfficial government regulation
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
code · act · provision · bylaw · enactment · clause · amendment · charter · constitution · jurisprudence
dosage
Measured medicine amount
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- therapyCurative mental treatment
regimen · formulary · pharmacopoeia · remedy · course · protocol · dispensation · indication · contraindication
prescriptsuggestion
Idea proposed for consideration
recommendation · advice · guideline · hint · proposal
- prescription drugsMedicine requiring doctor's order
- prescription glassesCustom lenses for vision
- prescription bottleLabeled medicine container
- prescription pills
- prescription medicationMedicine requiring medical authorization
- fill prescription
prescription, prescribe, prescribed, prescribing, prescriptive, prescribes, prescriber, nonprescription, unprescribed