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prescription

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

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The first known use of prescription was in the 14th century

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