What is the meaning of prescribed?

Set down as a rule or guide.
Fixed or established especially by order or command."at the time appointed (or the appointed time")
- synonyms: appointed, decreed, ordained
Conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline.
- usage: "in prescribed order"
- synonyms: official
Formally laid down or imposed.
- usage: "positive laws"
- synonyms: positive

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