[prɪˈskrɪptɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method
(e.g: these guidelines are not intended to be prescriptive)

- (of a right, title, or institution) having become legally established or accepted by long usage or the passage of time
(e.g: a prescriptive right of way)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin praescript- ‘directed in writing’, from the verb praescribere (see prescribe) + -ive