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Record 1 1985-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
DEF

to ask to be let off.

CONT

he excused himself from participation in the card game because he wanted to watch television.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
CONT

Enfin, on énumérera le nom et la qualité des personnes régulièrement convoquées et qui se sont excusées. Par exemple: [...] Assistaient à la réunion: MM. ... [...]. S'étaient excusés: MM. ...

Spanish

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