propisivati

1. (of laws, rules) to prescribe; to lay down; to regulate
   Zakon propisuje stroge kazne za vožnju u pijanom stanju. — The law prescribes strict penalties for drunk driving.
   Pravilnik propisuje kako se popunjava ovaj obrazac. — The regulations lay down how this form is filled in.
2. (of medicine, treatment) to prescribe
   Doktorka mi uvek propisuje iste lekove. — The doctor always prescribes me the same medicine.
   Lekari sve ređe propisuju antibiotike deci. — Doctors are prescribing antibiotics to children less and less.

The perfective counterpart is propisati.