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
A more recent study found that many pilots avoid medical professionals due to a fear that revealing health problems could lead to them losing their medical certificate that they’re required to have to fly.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2023
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 plane had its most recent annual inspection on Feb. 1, and Merkle received an FAA medical certificate on Aug. 1, declaring he had 1,432 hours of flight experience.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 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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