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Italian

prescrizione

/pres.kriˈt͡tsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,608

Meaning

prescription; limitation

  • a formal written order for medicine by a doctor
  • the loss of a legal right or charge through the lapse of time

In a sentence

La farmacia richiede una prescrizione specialistica per dispensare questo farmaco innovativo.

The pharmacy requires a specialist prescription to dispense this innovative drug.

Il procedimento giudiziario si è concluso senza verdetto per intervenuta prescrizione.

The legal proceeding ended without a verdict due to the statute of limitations.

Non puoi rinnovare la terapia senza una nuova prescrizione del medico.

You cannot renew the therapy without a new prescription from the doctor.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
prescrizionefeminine · singular
prescrizionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In medical settings, 'ricetta medica' is more common in everyday speech.
  • In legal contexts, it corresponds to the statute of limitations.

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