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ELECTION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- election
1, record 1, English, election
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... periods of prior service, if they are countable under the [Public Service Superannuation Act], are known as elective service. ... they are periods of service for which you may make a special election in order to count them as periods of pensionable service. 2, record 1, English, - election
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not synonymous with "option", the general term referring to the choice of benefit upon retirement. 3, record 1, English, - election
Record 1, Key term(s)
- option
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Pensions et rentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- option
1, record 1, French, option
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- choix 2, record 1, French, choix
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] périodes de service antérieur, si elles sont reconnues par la [Loi sur la pension de la Fonction publique], sont considérées comme service pouvant faire l'objet d'une option. Comme le mot «option» l'indique, ce sont des périodes de services pour lesquelles vous pouvez exercer une option spéciale, afin de les faire compter comme période de service [cotisable]. 3, record 1, French, - option
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- by-election
1, record 2, English, by%2Delection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An election held to fill a vacancy during the course of a Parliament. 2, record 2, English, - by%2Delection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Hold a by-election. 3, record 2, English, - by%2Delection
Record 2, Key term(s)
- partial election
- by election
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élection partielle
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9lection%20partielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- élection complémentaire 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9lection%20compl%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élection visant à combler une vacance qui survient au cours d'une législature. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lection%20partielle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une élection partielle est une élection qui a lieu dans une seule circonscription. Plusieurs élections partielles peuvent se tenir simultanément. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lection%20partielle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tenir une élection partielle. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lection%20partielle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- elección parcial
1, record 2, Spanish, elecci%C3%B3n%20parcial
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- elección complementaria 2, record 2, Spanish, elecci%C3%B3n%20complementaria
correct, feminine noun
- elección extraordinaria 3, record 2, Spanish, elecci%C3%B3n%20extraordinaria
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elecciones celebradas para cubrir un escaño que quede vacante durante el curso de una legislatura. 1, record 2, Spanish, - elecci%C3%B3n%20parcial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Gobernador en Consejo es quien fija la fecha de las elecciones parciales. 1, record 2, Spanish, - elecci%C3%B3n%20parcial
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- Parliamentary Language
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- election
1, record 3, English, election
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
With respect to the choice of persons to fill public office or the decision of a particular public question or public policy the term means in ordinary usage the expression by vote of the will of the people or of a somewhat numerous body of electors. 2, record 3, English, - election
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élection
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9lection
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- votation 2, record 3, French, votation
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération par laquelle les électeurs choisissent leurs représentants. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9lection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme fautive : «votation». Ce mot vieilli et technique ne s'emploie plus guère que dans l'expression : mode de votation. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9lection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lorsqu'on veut parler de l'acte d'élire une ou plusieurs personnes ou un groupe, le mot s'emploie, en français comme en anglais, au singulier, indépendamment du nombre du complément. Sans complément de nom et généralement avec un adjectif qualificatif, l'usage des deux langues diffère [...]. En français, on aura le singulier ou le pluriel selon que la consultation portera sur un ou plusieurs sièges ou postes à pourvoir. C'est ainsi que l'on a toujours le pluriel dans des expressions comme : élections générales, législatives, régionales, cantonales, municipales, syndicales, patronales ou scolaires, lorsqu'il s'agit de renouveler la totalité d'une assemblée ou d'un groupement. En revanche, on aura le singulier lorsqu'il s'agira de n'élire qu'une personne. Ex. : une élection présidentielle, partielle [complémentaire] (s'il n'y a qu'un siège à pourvoir). Mais on aura de nouveau le pluriel s'il y a plusieurs sièges à pourvoir entre deux élections générales : des élections partielles (plusieurs titulaires décédés ou démissionnaires à remplacer). De même on aurait «des élections présidentielles» dans le cas d'un régime politique hypothétique qui comporterait à la tête de l'État plusieurs présidents occupant à tour de rôle la charge suprême. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9lection
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- elección
1, record 3, Spanish, elecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- comicios 1, record 3, Spanish, comicios
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- election
1, record 4, English, election
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A late, amended, or revoked election is subject to a penalty of $100 for each complete month from the due date of the election to the date of the request. 2, record 4, English, - election
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- choix
1, record 4, French, choix
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- option 2, record 4, French, option
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disposition d'une loi fiscale qui permet à un contribuable d'opter pour un traitement fiscal particulier plutôt qu'un autre. 2, record 4, French, - choix
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un choix tardif, modifié ou révoqué est assujetti à une pénalité de 100 $ pour chaque mois complet qui s'écoule depuis l'expiration du délai d'exercice du choix jusqu'à la date où la demande a été faite. 3, record 4, French, - choix
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- return
1, record 5, English, return
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- election 2, record 5, English, election
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the fact or status of being elected ... 3, record 5, English, - return
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
return: returning officer's announcement of election as M.P., etc. 4, record 5, English, - return
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- élection
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lection
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait d'avoir été élu. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lection
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La déclaration d'élection. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lection
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- elección
1, record 5, Spanish, elecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- election
1, record 6, English, election
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- élection
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9lection
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-03-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- election
1, record 7, English, election
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- choix
1, record 7, French, choix
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- election
1, record 8, English, election
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- faculté
1, record 8, French, facult%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- for election 1, record 9, English, for%20election
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pour l'exercice d'un choix 1, record 9, French, pour%20l%27exercice%20d%27un%20choix
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-06-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Law of Estates (common law)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- election
1, record 10, English, election
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A testator] may ... in his will make [his wife] a gift of property and money and say it is in lieu of dower. In such a case she must elect whether to take the gift and abandon dower or keep her dower right and abandon the gift - she cannot have both. This is called "election". 1, record 10, English, - election
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is a doctrine by which equity fastens on the conscience of the person who is put to his election and refuses to allow him to take the benefit of a disposition contained in the will, the validity of which is not in question, except on certain conditions ... 2, record 10, English, - election
Record 10, Key term(s)
- doctrine of election
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit successoral (common law)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- option
1, record 10, French, option
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- choix 2, record 10, French, choix
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faculté de choisir entre plusieurs situations juridiques. 3, record 10, French, - option
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La femme] aurait conservé au décès de son mari un droit d'option entre son douaire et cet acte de disposition [qui doit lui tenir lieu de douaire]. 4, record 10, French, - option
Record 10, Key term(s)
- droit d'option
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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