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