verordnen — meaning in English

English meaning

• decree noun An official order or law issued by an authority.
• prescribe verb For a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.

Senses

verordnen is used for these senses in English:

• decree To command by a decree.
• prescribe (medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
• prescribe To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.

decree — full definition

1. noun An official order or law issued by an authority.
2. noun A formal ruling handed down by a court, especially in matters of equity, admiralty, or probate.
3. verb To officially order or command something.

prescribe — full definition

1. verb For a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.
2. verb To lay down as a rule or requirement; to specify how something must be done.

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