What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pressure on writer to specify rules (9)" mean?

The definition is "to specify rules". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="abbreviation for pressure") + RE (synonym="on = on the subject of") + SCRIBE (synonym="writer") = PRESCRIBE; definition: "to specify rules" The answer is PRESCRIBE.

Pressure on writer to specify rules (9)

Independent Cryptic #11017 | 24 Across | 2022-02-03 flower

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