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PRESIDENT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Speaker
1, record 1, English, Speaker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the parliament or legislature of many countries, ... the person who is in charge of meetings. 2, record 1, English, - Speaker
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Speaker of the House of Representatives 3, record 1, English, - Speaker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- speaker 2, record 1, French, speaker
anglicism, see observation, masculine noun, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui préside une assemblée, une réunion et en dirige les débats [...] 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
speaker : L'emploi de "speaker" est critiqué au Québec comme synonyme non standard de "président". Président de la Chambre des communes au Canada, au Royaume-Uni. Président de la Chambre des représentants aux États-Unis. Dans ce sens, l'emploi de speaker n'est généralement pas critiqué en France. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- presidente
1, record 1, Spanish, presidente
correct, common gender
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- speaker 1, record 1, Spanish, speaker
avoid, anglicism, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
presidente; speaker: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que en la Cámara de Representantes estadounidense y en el Parlamento británico, "presidente" [...] es el equivalente adecuado en español para el anglicismo "speaker". [...] Como registra el Diccionario panhispánico de dudas, cuando se alude a este cargo de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos [...] o de la Cámara de los Comunes del Reino Unido [...], es preferible emplear la traducción "presidente", que se ajusta mejor que "portavoz" al papel que desempeña esa figura. 1, record 1, Spanish, - presidente
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chairperson
1, record 2, English, chairperson
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chair 2, record 2, English, chair
correct, see observation, noun
- chairman 3, record 2, English, chairman
correct, see observation
- chairwoman 4, record 2, English, chairwoman
correct, see observation
- presiding officer 5, record 2, English, presiding%20officer
correct
- president 6, record 2, English, president
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the person who is chosen to preside over a meeting, to conduct its proceedings, and who occupies the ... seat provided for this function. 7, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A chairman ... announces the subject, introduces the panel members, refers questions to individual members when directed to the panel at large, and helps to keep discussion centered on the issues. 8, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Chairperson" and "chair" are the gender-neutral alternatives for "chairman" [or "chairwoman"]. 9, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chairwoman: designation used only when referring to women. 10, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
president: In some organizations, the chairperson is also known as president (or other title). In others, where a board appoints a president (or other title), the two terms are used for distinct positions. 6, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
committee chair, meeting chair 11, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
elect a chair 11, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- présidente 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9sidente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui préside une assemblée, une réunion ou tout groupement organisé en vue d'une action collective, pour en diriger les travaux. 3, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bureau est composé d'un président, d'un ou de plusieurs vice-présidents et d'un rapporteur [...] Le président mène les débats et peut être remplacé par l'un des vice-présidents. 4, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
président d'assemblée, président de comité 5, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
élire un président 5, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- moderador
1, record 2, Spanish, moderador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- moderadora 1, record 2, Spanish, moderadora
correct, feminine noun
- presidente 2, record 2, Spanish, presidente
correct, masculine noun
- presidenta 2, record 2, Spanish, presidenta
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que preside o dirige un debate, asamblea, mesa redonda, [u otro]. 1, record 2, Spanish, - moderador
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-06-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chairperson
1, record 3, English, chairperson
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- présidente 1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9sidente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2000-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- President
1, record 4, English, President
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the President of the Commission designated under subsection 10(3) of the Act. [Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By-laws] 1, record 4, English, - President
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le président de la Commission désigné en vertu du paragraphe 10(3) de la Loi. [Règlement administratif de la Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire] 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chief commissioner
1, record 5, English, chief%20commissioner
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Canadian Human Rights Act, s. 21) 2, record 5, English, - chief%20commissioner
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chief commissioner and deputy chief commissioner are full-time members of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. 2, record 5, English, - chief%20commissioner
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- présidente 2, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9sidente
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(La loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne, art. 21) 3, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le président et le vice-président sont nommés à temps plein [...]. 3, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- presidente
1, record 5, Spanish, presidente
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- presidenta 1, record 5, Spanish, presidenta
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Por ejemplo, de la Corte Interaméricana de Derechos Humanos). 2, record 5, Spanish, - presidente
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Political Institutions
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- President
1, record 6, English, President
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The President of the United States is the nation's chief executive and chief of state. 2, record 6, English, - President
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Institutions politiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le président est à la fois chef d'État et de gouvernement. Il promulgue les lois, accrédite les ambassadeurs étrangers. C'est le leader de la nation dont il définit les grandes orientations politiques. 1, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-10-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Positions
- Occupation Names (General)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- President
1, record 7, English, President
international
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
International Association of Prosecutors. 1, record 7, English, - President
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes du secteur privé
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Président
1, record 7, French, Pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association internationale des procureurs. 1, record 7, French, - Pr%C3%A9sident
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-03-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Military Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- president 1, record 8, English, president
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The presiding judge at a Special General Court Martial. 1, record 8, English, - president
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 8, French, pr%C3%A9sident
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le juge qui préside une cour martiale générale spéciale. 1, record 8, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-10-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Public Service
- Labour and Employment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Chairperson
1, record 9, English, Chairperson
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Parole Board. 1, record 9, English, - Chairperson
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Fonction publique
- Travail et emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Président
1, record 9, French, Pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission nationale des libérations conditionnelles. 1, record 9, French, - Pr%C3%A9sident
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-09-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
- Management Control
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- executive chairman
1, record 10, English, executive%20chairman
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
- Contrôle de gestion
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- président exécutif
1, record 10, French, pr%C3%A9sident%20ex%C3%A9cutif
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- président 2, record 10, French, pr%C3%A9sident
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Du Bureau fédéral d'examen des évaluations environnementales. 1, record 10, French, - pr%C3%A9sident%20ex%C3%A9cutif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-09-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- President
1, record 11, English, President
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- P. 2, record 11, English, P%2E
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Chief Justice or Chief Judge. 1, record 11, English, - President
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
President of the Exchequer Court. Now the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Canada. 1, record 11, English, - President
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Président
1, record 11, French, Pr%C3%A9sident
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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