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pratique
CIDE DICTIONARY
pratique, n. [F.; cf. It. pratica, Sp. practica. See Practice.].
- Primarily, liberty of converse; intercourse; hence, a certificate, given after compliance with quarantine regulations, permitting a ship to land passengers and crew; -- a term used particularly in the south of Europe. [1913 Webster]
- Practice; habits. R. North. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
pratique, n. a licence to have dealings with a port, granted to a ship after quarantine or on showing a clean bill of health.
Etymology
F, = practice, intercourse, f. It. pratica f. med.L practica: see PRACTICIAN
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