die Vorschrift
Translation
regulations, rules, provisions, instructions
Examples
Es gibt strenge Vorschriften für Sicherheit.
There are strict regulations for safety.
Man muss die Vorschriften genau befolgen.
One must follow the regulations precisely.
Grammar Patterns
the regulation for sth. | die Vorschrift für et4 | These are the regulations for the construction.
to adhere to sth. | sich an et4 halten | You must adhere to the regulations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Regel (rule), das Gesetz (law), die Anweisung (instruction)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before, forth) + 'Schrift' (writing). Literally 'that which is written forth', meaning a prescribed rule.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'script' (Schrift) that is put 'in front of you' (vor) that you must follow.