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单词 prescript
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Definition of prescript in English:

prescript

noun ˈpriːskrɪpt
dated, formal
  • An ordinance, law, or command.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • God does call us to a new way of being in the world; it is a way not of laws and prescripts, but a way of righteousness and justice.
    • In addition to this, self-effecting subservient attitudes are enforced through strictly prescribed norms and moral prescripts of ‘good’ behaviour.
    Synonyms
    principle, rule, tenet, canon, code, doctrine, guideline, working principle, law, ordinance, statute, command, order, decree, mandate, dictate, dictum, directive, direction, instruction, injunction, prescription, commandment

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin praescriptum 'something directed in writing', neuter past participle of praescribere (see prescribe).

 
 

Definition of prescript in US English:

prescript

noun
formal, dated
  • An ordinance, law, or command.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • God does call us to a new way of being in the world; it is a way not of laws and prescripts, but a way of righteousness and justice.
    • In addition to this, self-effecting subservient attitudes are enforced through strictly prescribed norms and moral prescripts of ‘good’ behaviour.
    Synonyms
    principle, rule, tenet, canon, code, doctrine, guideline, working principle, law, ordinance, statute, command, order, decree, mandate, dictate, dictum, directive, direction, instruction, injunction, prescription, commandment

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin praescriptum ‘something directed in writing’, neuter past participle of praescribere (see prescribe).

 
 
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