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noun
pre·scrip·tion
pri-ˈskrip-shən
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
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
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