pra·tique   (prā-tēk')    n.  Clearance granted to a ship to proceed into port after compliance with health regulations or quarantine. [French, from Old French practique, from Medieval Latin prāctica, ultimately from Greek prāktikē, from feminine of prāktikos, practical; see practical.]

Main Entry: pra·tique
Pronunciation: pra-'tEk
Function: noun
: clearance given an incoming ship by the health authority of a port after compliancewith quarantine regulations or on presentation of a clean bill of health