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 资深译员Paul,毕业于国际一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与政府合同诉讼有关的法律文件。