prescriptive (adjective)

1. In many romance novels, the characters defy the prescriptive rules of society to pursue their love.

2. The comedian made entertaining jokes based on prescriptive rules and societal norms.

3. In a mystical fantasy world, the wizards have prescriptive guidelines for controlling their magical powers.

4. The horror movie depicted a haunted house where the prescriptive rules of the spirits determined the fate of the characters.