prescript

[adj. pri-skript, pree-skript; n. pree-skript] /adj. prɪˈskrɪpt, ˈpri skrɪpt; n. ˈpri skrɪpt/

adjective

noun

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

Origin

1425-75; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin praescrīptus past participle of praescrībere to prescribe. See pre-, script

Examples from the web for prescript

Initially, numerous organizations reported that physicians were reluctant to include this crucial information on prescript ions.
If you cannot read the signature, please call to verify who signed the prescript ion.
And they define virtue to be life ordered according to the prescript of nature.

British Dictionary definitions for prescript

noun (ˈpriːskrɪpt)

something laid down or prescribed

adjective (prɪˈskrɪpt; ˈpriːskrɪpt)

prescribed as a rule

Word Origin

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