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Pratique
Pronunciation : Prat"ique
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F.; cf. It. pratica, Sp. practica. See Practice.]
Definition : 1. (Com.)
Defn: 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.
2. Practice; habits. [Obs.] "One of English education and pratique." R. North.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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