👉 Prescriptiveness, also known as prescriptive law or prescriptive power, refers to a legal principle that requires governmental bodies, such as governments, courts, or regulatory agencies, to follow specific guidelines, instructions, or directives. This means that if a government body is not following this prescribed law or directive, it may be subject to legal action or penalties. Prescriptiveness is often used in the context of regulations and policies set forth by governmental bodies, such as laws, regulations, and codes of
