Definition of "prescribed" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of prescribe. (verb)

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• "The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law."
• "The defendant is sentenced to state prison for the term prescribed by law, which is for a minimum of 10 years to life."
• "The defendant is sentenced to the term prescribed by law: A minimum of 10 years to life."