prescript
adjective
pre·script ˈprē-ˌskript 
pri-ˈskript
: prescribed as a rule
prescript
ˈprē-ˌskript
noun 
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin praescriptus, past participle of praescribere
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
prescripts
noun
as in prescriptions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- prescriptions
- proscriptions
- rules
- prohibitions
- interdictions
- instructions
- repressions
- constraints
- suppressions
- compulsions
- directions
- dictations
- coercions
- forces
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- allowances
- permissions
- tolerations
- sufferances