pratique

noun

pra·​tique pra-ˈtēk 

: clearance given an incoming ship by the health authority of a port

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, practice, from Old French, from Medieval Latin practica — more at practice

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

pratique

noun

pra·​tique pra-ˈtēk 

: clearance given an incoming ship by the health authority of a port after compliance with quarantine regulations or on presentation of a clean bill of health