prescription

noun

pre·scrip·tion pri-ˈskrip-shən How to pronounce prescription (audio)

: the establishment of a claim of title to something under common law usually by use and enjoyment for a period fixed by statute

: the right or title acquired under common law by such possession

: the process of making claim to something by long use and enjoyment

: the action of laying down authoritative rules or directions

: a written direction for a therapeutic or corrective agent

specifically : one for the preparation and use of a medicine

: a prescribed medicine

: something (such as a recommendation) resembling a doctor's prescription

prescriptions for economic recovery

: ancient or long continued custom

: a claim founded upon ancient custom or long continued use

: something prescribed as a rule

Example Sentences

The drug is only sold with a prescription. I have to pick up my prescription.

Recent Examples on the Web People are feeling everything from pain at the pump, to lowering prescription drugs and everything in between.

Malaika Jabali, Essence, 16 Sep. 2022 Intellia is among the leading biotech companies racing to develop Crispr gene-editing tools into commercially available prescription drugs.

Joseph Walker, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 And at the federal level, we are affected by action and inaction on climate, prescription drugs and other key issues.

Lauren Gustus, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Such interventions should go hand-in-hand with psychotherapy and aren’t meant to replace prescription drugs, Naidoo said.

Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act aims to make prescription drugs more affordable, to prop up clean energy technologies and lower greenhouse emissions.

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden this summer signed a landmark bill into law allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs.

Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 And 30% to 45% of seniors may be missing out on help from the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy program, which covers plan premiums and cost sharing and lowers the cost of prescription drugs.

Judith Graham, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden this summer signed a landmark bill into law allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs.

Amanda Seitz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

prescription

noun

pre·scrip·tion pri-ˈskrip-shən How to pronounce prescription (audio)

: a written direction for the preparation, compounding, and administration of a medicine

: a prescribed remedy

: a written formula for the grinding of corrective lenses for eyeglasses

: a written direction for the application of physical therapy measures (as directed exercise or electrotherapy) in cases of injury or disability

Legal Definition

prescription

noun

pre·scrip·tion pri-ˈskrip-shən How to pronounce prescription (audio)

: acquisition of an interest (as an easement) in real property that is usually less than a fee by long-term, continuous, open, and hostile use and possession as determined by the law of a jurisdiction

gained title by prescription

see also easement by prescription at easement compare adverse possession at possession

in the civil law of Louisiana

: the running of a period of time set by law after which a right is unenforceable in Louisiana courts but may be enforced in another state forum

an interruption of prescription

by the prescription of ten years

also : the bar to an action that results from prescription see also peremptory exception compare peremption

: the creation of a right by the running of a period of time set by law

especially : acquisitive prescription in this entry

predial servitudes on property of the state may not be acquired by prescription

Louisiana Civil Code

— acquisitive prescription \\ ə-ˈkwi-zə-tiv- \\

: acquisition of ownership or other real rights in movables or immovables by continuous, uninterrupted, peaceable, public, and unequivocal possession for a period of time (as 10 years) set by law

also : such possession that creates real rights

acquisitive prescription is interrupted when the possessor acknowledges the right of the owner

Louisiana Civil Code

Note: The Louisiana Civil Code has set various periods of time for acquisitive prescription of movables and immovables. With the shorter periods (as 10 years for immovables or 3 years for movables) the Code also requires that the possessor possess in good faith and under just title. Acquisitive prescription does not run in favor of a person having precarious possession, because he or she possess the property on behalf of or with permission of the owner, until the possessor begins to possess the property on his or her own behalf (as after a lease terminates).

— liberative prescription

: a period of time set by law (as one year) after which legal action is barred if no steps have been taken to enforce or litigate the right delictual actions are subject to a liberative prescription of one year — Louisiana Civil Code

Note: Liberative prescription is similar to the common-law statute of limitations.

— prescription of nonuse

: the extinguishment or termination of a real right other than ownership as a result of the failure to exercise the right for a period of time (as 10 years) set by law

also : the period of time

: something prescribed as a rule

created a legal prescription against such acts

单词	prescription
释义	prescription noun pre·scrip·tion pri-ˈskrip-shən 1 a : the establishment of a claim of title to something under common law usually by use and enjoyment for a period fixed by statute b : the right or title acquired under common law by such possession 2 : the process of making claim to something by long use and enjoyment 3 : the action of laying down authoritative rules or directions 4 a : a written direction for a therapeutic or corrective agent specifically : one for the preparation and use of a medicine b : a prescribed medicine c : something (such as a recommendation) resembling a doctor's prescription prescriptions for economic recovery 5 a : ancient or long continued custom b : a claim founded upon ancient custom or long continued use 6 : something prescribed as a rule Synonyms convention custom heritage rubric rule tradition See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The drug is only sold with a prescription. I have to pick up my prescription. Recent Examples on the Web People are feeling everything from pain at the pump, to lowering prescription drugs and everything in between. Malaika Jabali, Essence, 16 Sep. 2022 Intellia is among the leading biotech companies racing to develop Crispr gene-editing tools into commercially available prescription drugs. Joseph Walker, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 And at the federal level, we are affected by action and inaction on climate, prescription drugs and other key issues. Lauren Gustus, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Such interventions should go hand-in-hand with psychotherapy and aren’t meant to replace prescription drugs, Naidoo said. Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act aims to make prescription drugs more affordable, to prop up clean energy technologies and lower greenhouse emissions. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden this summer signed a landmark bill into law allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs. Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 And 30% to 45% of seniors may be missing out on help from the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy program, which covers plan premiums and cost sharing and lowers the cost of prescription drugs. Judith Graham, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden this summer signed a landmark bill into law allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs. Amanda Seitz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology partly from Middle English prescripcion establishment of a claim, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin praescription-, praescriptio, from Latin, act of writing at the beginning, order, limitation of subject matter, from praescribere; partly from Latin praescription-, praescriptio order First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing prescription by prescription prescription drug on prescription by prescription prescription drug on prescription Kids Definition prescription noun pre·scrip·tion pri-ˈskrip-shən 1 : a written direction or order for the preparing and use of a medicine 2 : a medicine that is ordered by a doctor as a remedy Medical Definition prescription noun pre·scrip·tion pri-ˈskrip-shən 1 : a written direction for the preparation, compounding, and administration of a medicine 2 : a prescribed remedy 3 : a written formula for the grinding of corrective lenses for eyeglasses 4 : a written direction for the application of physical therapy measures (as directed exercise or electrotherapy) in cases of injury or disability Legal Definition prescription noun pre·scrip·tion pri-ˈskrip-shən 1 : acquisition of an interest (as an easement) in real property that is usually less than a fee by long-term, continuous, open, and hostile use and possession as determined by the law of a jurisdiction gained title by prescription see also easement by prescription at easement compare adverse possession at possession 2 in the civil law of Louisiana a : the running of a period of time set by law after which a right is unenforceable in Louisiana courts but may be enforced in another state forum an interruption of prescription by the prescription of ten years also : the bar to an action that results from prescription see also peremptory exception compare peremption b : the creation of a right by the running of a period of time set by law especially : acquisitive prescription in this entry predial servitudes on property of the state may not be acquired by prescription Louisiana Civil Code — acquisitive prescription \\ ə-ˈkwi-zə-tiv- \\ : acquisition of ownership or other real rights in movables or immovables by continuous, uninterrupted, peaceable, public, and unequivocal possession for a period of time (as 10 years) set by law also : such possession that creates real rights acquisitive prescription is interrupted when the possessor acknowledges the right of the owner Louisiana Civil Code Note: The Louisiana Civil Code has set various periods of time for acquisitive prescription of movables and immovables. With the shorter periods (as 10 years for immovables or 3 years for movables) the Code also requires that the possessor possess in good faith and under just title. Acquisitive prescription does not run in favor of a person having precarious possession, because he or she possess the property on behalf of or with permission of the owner, until the possessor begins to possess the property on his or her own behalf (as after a lease terminates). — liberative prescription : a period of time set by law (as one year) after which legal action is barred if no steps have been taken to enforce or litigate the right delictual actions are subject to a liberative prescription of one year — Louisiana Civil Code Note: Liberative prescription is similar to the common-law statute of limitations. — prescription of nonuse : the extinguishment or termination of a real right other than ownership as a result of the failure to exercise the right for a period of time (as 10 years) set by law also : the period of time 3 : something prescribed as a rule created a legal prescription against such acts History and Etymology for prescription partly from Middle French prescription establishment of a claim, from Late Latin praescription- praescriptio, from Latin, act of writing at the beginning, order, from praescribere to write at the beginning, dictate, order; partly from Latin praescription- praescriptio order prescription noun as in rule an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing the time-honored prescription among hostelers that you do not mess with another person's stuff Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rule tradition values principles custom convention standards rubric ethic heritage form inheritance norm mode superstition legacy lifestyle culture birthright folklore lore mores
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