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NATIONAL LEAGUE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Baseball and Softball
DEF

The older of the two official major baseball leagues in America (sometimes called the "senior circuit"), the other being the American League (sometimes called the "junior circuit"); it began its activities in 1876.

OBS

National Baseball League: Used only to distinguish the League from a National League in another sport.

OBS

Shortened name often used: the National.

Key term(s)
  • the National

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Baseball et softball
OBS

En 1876, 8 équipes se regroupent pour créer la Ligue nationale. Aujourd'hui, [elle] compte 12 équipes.

OBS

Ligue nationale de baseball : utilisé pour éviter toute confusion avec un autre sport; souvent abrégé en «la Nationale».

OBS

Une autre école veut «ligue Nationale» la majuscule est alors portée par le nom de la ligue, «Nationale», un adjectif, et non par le générique «ligue» qui fait pourtant partie du nom de la ligue.

Spanish

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