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prescription

/pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of prescribing a rule, law, etc..

Examples :

"The teacher's prescription for improved study habits included more focused time and regular breaks. "
law government politics essential
noun
Also called acquisitive prescription. A time period after which a person who has, in the role of an owner, uninterruptedly, peacefully, and publicly possessed another's property acquires the property. The described process is known as acquisition by prescription and adverse possession.

Examples :

"After 20 years of quietly and openly using the extra plot of land next to their house, the Smiths gained a prescription to it. "
property law right essential

Related Words

Illustration pronouncement

pronouncement noun

/prəˈnaʊnsmənt/ /pɹəˈnaʊnsmənt/

An official public announcement.

"The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict."

Illustration intervention

intervention noun

/ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/

The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.

"The teacher's intervention helped the struggling student understand the math problem. "

Illustration acquisitive

acquisitive adjective

/əˈkwɪzətɪv/ /æˈkwɪzətɪv/

Acquired.

"The little boy had an acquisitive nature, always wanting more toys. "

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circumscription noun

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈskrɪpʃən/ /ˌsɜːkəmˈskrɪpʃn/

The act of circumscribing or the quality of being circumscribed.

"The circumscription of the playground by the fence ensured the children remained safely within the designated area. "

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prescribing verb

/prɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

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prescriptive adjective

/pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

"The school's dress code is very prescriptive; it dictates exactly what clothing students can wear. "

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description noun

/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

"The teacher's description of the new math concept helped the students understand it better. "

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practitioner noun

/pɹækˈtɪʃənə/ /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/

A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine.

"The experienced practitioner of yoga taught her students several new poses. "

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peacefully adverb

/ˈpiːsfəli/

In a peaceful manner.

"The children played peacefully in the park, sharing toys and laughing. "

Illustration acquisition

acquisition noun

/æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/

The act or process of acquiring.

"The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself."

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extinguished verb

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

"The firefighter extinguished the flames with a powerful blast of water. "