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Noun: bill of health
  1. A certificate saying that a departing ship's company is healthy (to be presented at the next port of arrival)
    "The captain ensured the ship had a clean bill of health before setting sail"

Derived forms: bills of health

Type of: bona fides, certificate, certification, credential, credentials

Encyclopedia: Bill of health