Prescriptible
[pri-skrip-tuh-buh l] /prɪˈskrɪp tə bəl/
adjective
1.
subject to or suitable for prescription.
2.
depending on or derived from prescription, as a claim or right.
prescriptible
/prɪˈskrɪptəbəl/
adjective
1.
subject to prescription
2.
depending on or derived from prescription
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