prescribe
verb/pɾɨʃkɾɨˈveɾ/medium
pres·cre·ver
Definition
To order, dictate, or establish something, especially a rule, law, or medical treatment.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
The constitution prescribes the duties of the government.
Common collocations
prescribe medicationprescribe a course of actionprescribe a penalty
Etymology
Do latim 'praescribere' (escrever antes, ordenar).