1. to officially order or recommend a medicine or treatment for a patient
Usage: medical context
2. to establish or lay down as a rule or requirement
Usage: formal

Examples

• The doctor prescribes antibiotics for the infection.
• She prescribes physical therapy twice a week.
• The law prescribes harsh penalties for drunk driving.
• The manual prescribes specific safety procedures.
• Company policy prescribes a dress code for all employees.
• The constitution prescribes the powers of each branch of government.