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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Prescribe' in a Sentence

"To establish, either in writing or verbally, a rule or a set of actions to be followed; to appoint, ordain, or command." more

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The judge will prescribe a fair distribution of assets in a divorce settlement.
As part of the legal consultation, the attorney will be prescribing ethical guidelines for client representation.
The law prescribed strict penalties for environmental violations.
The judge was prescribing strict penalties for those who violated the law.

Prescribe

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verbTo establish, either in writing or verbally, a rule or a set of actions to be followed; to appoint, ordain, or command.
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Last Updated On: April 27, 2024
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