Italian word
prescrizione
the statute of limitations; also a medical prescription
Looks like
prescription
a doctor's written order for medication; a rule or instruction
⚠️ The trap
In Italian, 'prescrizione' has two completely distinct meanings: (1) the statute of limitations in criminal/civil law — a very common and politically contentious legal concept in Italy; (2) a medical prescription. Context is essential. English 'prescription' almost always means the medical document.
To say "a doctor's written order for medication; a rule or instruction" in Italian:
prescrizione
"prescrizione" in English means:
the statute of limitations; also a medical prescription
Example
"Il reato è andato in prescrizione."
"The crime became time-barred (the statute of limitations expired)."
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