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DIRECTIVES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- directives
1, record 1, English, directives
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- instructions 2, record 1, English, instructions
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finally, returning officers must comply with the directives of the Chief Electoral Officer ... 3, record 1, English, - directives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When furniture is not available, the building owner shall be paid, for the rental of a sufficient number of tables and chairs for the office in accordance with the instructions of the returning officer, the actual and reasonable amount paid, as supported by vouchers. 2, record 1, English, - directives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms usually used in the plural in this context. 4, record 1, English, - directives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "directions" may also be used in this context. 4, record 1, English, - directives
Record 1, Key term(s)
- directions
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- instructions
1, record 1, French, instructions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- directives 2, record 1, French, directives
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le directeur général des élections [...] donne aux fonctionnaires électoraux les instructions qu'il juge nécessaires à l'application de la présente loi [...] 3, record 1, French, - instructions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Si l'ameublement n'est pas disponible, le propriétaire de l'immeuble reçoit, pour la location d'un nombre suffisant de tables et de chaises selon les directives du directeur du scrutin la somme réelle et raisonnable payée, pièces justificatives à l'appui. 2, record 1, French, - instructions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel dans ce contexte. 4, record 1, French, - instructions
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- instrucciones
1, record 1, Spanish, instrucciones
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Communication and Information Management
- Business and Administrative Documents
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- directives
1, record 2, English, directives
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An outline of procedure to follow in carrying out a policy. 2, record 2, English, - directives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A new directive by the President on foreign aid. 3, record 2, English, - directives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term usually used in the plural form. 4, record 2, English, - directives
Record 2, Key term(s)
- directive
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- directives
1, record 2, French, directives
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- instructions 2, record 2, French, instructions
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prescription provenant d'une autorité supérieure sur la conduite à adopter ou la façon de procéder lorsqu'il s'agit de régler une question administrative. 3, record 2, French, - directives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Demander, recevoir des directives de ses chefs. 4, record 2, French, - directives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les organisations ouvrières contrôlent la ville en attendant les instructions du gouvernement. 5, record 2, French, - directives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «directive» s'emploie le plus souvent au pluriel. Il en est de même pour le terme «instruction». Les instructions sont précises tandis que les directives sont habituellement générales. D'après certains ouvrages consultés, dans le domaine administratifs, les instructions émanent aussi d'une autorité supérieure. 6, record 2, French, - directives
Record 2, Key term(s)
- directive
- instruction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Documentos comerciales y administrativos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- directivas
1, record 2, Spanish, directivas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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