Normative (adjective)

1. Prescribing, establishing, or regulating a standard or norm.
2. Of, relating to, or prescribing norms or standards.
3. Expressing or implying a prescription or standard of right conduct or taste.

Origin:

From latin normativus, from norma (rule, standard).

Examples:

1. The normative theory of ethics sets standards for what is right and wrong.
2. The normative study of politics analyzes the ways in which political systems prescribe and regulate behavior.
3. The normative language of the law sets standards for the interpretation of legal codes.
4. The normative judgment of art establishes standards for what is considered good or bad taste.
5. The normative behavior of the community sets expectations for how individuals should act in certain situations.