prescription of nonuseglossary / prescription of nonuse Civil law. A mode of extinction of a real right other than ownership (such as a servitude) as a result of failure to exercise the right for a specified period of time. 词条贡献者 双语律师Julie,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与证券监管、合规与执法相关的法律文件。