medical certificate
Britishnoun
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a document stating the result of a satisfactory medical examination
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a doctor's certificate giving evidence of a person's unfitness for work
Example Sentences
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Louzier pointed out that Hamraoui did not have a medical certificate attesting to suffering from harassment, had not contacted PSG about it, nor the club's employees' council.
From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025
The note is not a formal medical certificate, and education departments in New South Wales and Victoria said it will not be accepted in their schools.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration adopted a long-delayed final rule on Wednesday that includes the requirement for a medical certificate, which includes examination by an FAA-approved examiner.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022
The lengthy process involves background checks on family, work and criminal records, and it requires a medical certificate that attests to the applicant’s mental health.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022
We think Mr. Kugler should go directly to a reliable doctor for a medical certificate of ill health, which he can present to the City Hall in Hilversum.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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