prescriptively


pre·scrip·tive

P0537100 (prĭ-skrĭp′tĭv)adj.1. a. Relating to or making rules, laws, or directions: prescriptive pronouncements.b. Linguistics Based on or establishing norms or rules indicating how a language should or should not be used rather than describing the ways in which a language is used.2. Law Of or relating to acquisition or occupancy by prescription.3. Archaic Sanctioned or authorized by long-standing custom or usage.
pre·scrip′tive·ly adv.pre·scrip′tive·ness n.