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prescripts

noun

plural of prescript
as in prescriptions

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  1. prescriptions
  2. rules
  3. proscriptions
  4. prohibitions
Noun
  • During the trial, Reddington’s questioning focused on her various antipsychotic and antidepressant prescriptions given to her by different providers and possible side effects.
    — Selena Barrientos, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Fill Prescriptions for Less The Pharmacy at Costco covers the basics, from prescriptions and vaccinations to pet medications.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of prescriptions
Noun
  • Where the power concentrates, in the White House, there is no desire to lay down stricter rules.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Here are four rules leaders should consider as reputation management enters this new era.
    — Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of rules
Noun
  • There’s something disturbing about these proscriptions, which is why both Kalmey and Miola identify them as critical.
    — JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Definition of proscriptions
Noun
  • That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But others said that tariffs have led some manufacturers to boost costs for their consumers, adding to the cost-prohibitions that have softened demand for RVs.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
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