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set-off [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Law
- Loans
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- set-off
1, record 1, English, set%2Doff
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- setoff 2, record 1, English, setoff
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The management board may by directive authorize the Deputy Head of the Department of Finance to retain money in specified circumstances by way of set-off from any money due or payable to a person from the consolidated revenue fund if (a) the person owes money to the government; (b) an overpayment has been made by the government to the person; or (c) an advance made to the person under section 27 has not been repaid or accounted for. 3, record 1, English, - set%2Doff
Record 1, Key term(s)
- set off
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit commercial
- Prêts et emprunts
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compensation
1, record 1, French, compensation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de paiement entraînant l'extinction réciproque de créances et d'obligations, en vertu de dispositions légales, d'une décision judiciaire ou d'une convention entre les parties. 2, record 1, French, - compensation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'État est créancier de son créancier, il se produit une compensation qui éteint sa dette à concurrence de sa créance. 3, record 1, French, - compensation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho mercantil
- Préstamos
- Presupuestación del sector público
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- compensación
1, record 1, Spanish, compensaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- remisión por compensación 2, record 1, Spanish, remisi%C3%B3n%20por%20compensaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, Venezuela
- contrarreclamación 2, record 1, Spanish, contrarreclamaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pull-off
1, record 2, English, pull%2Doff
noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- set-off 1, record 2, English, set%2Doff
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In this condition, the assembly would remain intact until such time as it fouled a switch, road crossing or pull-off. 1, record 2, English, - pull%2Doff
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plate-forme de garage de draisine
1, record 2, French, plate%2Dforme%20de%20garage%20de%20draisine
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «pull-off» est une plate-forme aménagée perpendiculairement à la voie et permettant de garer une draisine pendant quelques heures, afin de libérer la voie. 1, record 2, French, - plate%2Dforme%20de%20garage%20de%20draisine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 2, record 2, French, - plate%2Dforme%20de%20garage%20de%20draisine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 2, French, - plate%2Dforme%20de%20garage%20de%20draisine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
plate-forme de garage de draisine : terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 2, French, - plate%2Dforme%20de%20garage%20de%20draisine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- plateforme de garage de draisine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- set-off
1, record 3, English, set%2Doff
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- setoff 2, record 3, English, setoff
correct
- setting-off 3, record 3, English, setting%2Doff
correct
- offset 3, record 3, English, offset
avoid
- offsetting 3, record 3, English, offsetting
avoid
- smudging 3, record 3, English, smudging
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The faulty transfer of undried ink from one printed sheet to the next in the delivery pile of the press or during subsequent handling operations. 3, record 3, English, - set%2Doff
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Often incorrectly referred to as "offset" or "offsetting". 4, record 3, English, - set%2Doff
Record 3, Key term(s)
- set off
- setting off
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maculage
1, record 3, French, maculage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décalque partiel d'une impression fraîche sur le verso de la feuille suivante au contact de cette impression. 2, record 3, French, - maculage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes gráficas e imprenta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- maculatura
1, record 3, Spanish, maculatura
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- mácula 1, record 3, Spanish, m%C3%A1cula
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Legal Actions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- set-off defence
1, record 4, English, set%2Doff%20defence
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- set-off 2, record 4, English, set%2Doff
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Actions en justice
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- demande en compensation
1, record 4, French, demande%20en%20compensation
correct, feminine noun, Canada, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- défense de compensation 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9fense%20de%20compensation
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamento procesal
- Acciones judiciales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- contrademanda
1, record 4, Spanish, contrademanda
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Private Law
- Law of Obligations (civil law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- set-off
1, record 5, English, set%2Doff
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Droit privé
- Droit des obligations (droit civil)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- compensation
1, record 5, French, compensation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extinction réciproque, en vertu de dispositions légales, d'une décision judiciaire ou d'une convention entre les parties. 1, record 5, French, - compensation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamento procesal
- Derecho privado
- Derecho de obligaciones (derecho civil)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- reconvención
1, record 5, Spanish, reconvenci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Loans
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- by way of set-off
1, record 6, English, by%20way%20of%20set%2Doff
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recovery by way of set-off. 1, record 6, English, - by%20way%20of%20set%2Doff
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
against other grants. 1, record 6, English, - by%20way%20of%20set%2Doff
Record 6, Key term(s)
- by set-off
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- par déduction 1, record 6, French, par%20d%C3%A9duction
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recouvrement par déduction. 1, record 6, French, - par%20d%C3%A9duction
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-03-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- set-off 1, record 7, English, set%2Doff
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- garage
1, record 7, French, garage
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 1, record 7, French, - garage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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