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English

prescribes

verb

Meaning

  1. To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
  2. To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data