die Vorschrift
Translation
regulation, rule, instruction, prescription
Examples
Man muss die Vorschriften beachten.
One must observe the regulations.
Der Arzt gab mir eine Vorschrift für das Medikament.
The doctor gave me a prescription for the medicine.
Befolgen Sie die Vorschriften genau.
Follow the instructions precisely.
Grammar Patterns
to adhere ((to sth.)) One must adhere to the regulations.
to observe ((sth.)) Please observe the safety regulations.
according to the rules Everything was done according to the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Regel, Anweisung, Gesetz; Antonyms: Freiheit (freedom), Willkür (arbitrariness)
Etymology
From 'Vor-' (before) and 'Schrift' (writing). It means something 'written before' you act, i.e., a rule or instruction.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'pre-written' (Vorschrift) rule you must follow, just like a doctor's 'pre-scription'.