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OFFICE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- The Executive (Constitutional Law)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- office
1, record 1, English, office
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The position of an individual entitling him to a remuneration, including the office of Lieutenant-Governor, the office of Member of the National Assembly or of member of the Conseil exécutif du Québec, the position of member of the board of directors of a corporation even where the individual performs no administrative functions within the corporation, and any other office the incumbent of which is elected by popular vote of appointed in a representative capacity. 2, record 1, English, - office
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Constitution Amendment, 1987, s. 9, by adding a new s. 41(a) to the Act 1867, would have continued the requirement of unanimity for any resolution concerning "the office of the Queen, the Governor General and the Lieutenant- Governor of a province". 3, record 1, English, - office
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Pouvoir exécutif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charge
1, record 1, French, charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poste qu'occupe un particulier et qui lui donne droit à une rémunération, y compris la charge de lieutenant-gouverneur, celle de député à l'Assemblée nationale, ou de membre du Conseil exécutif du Québec, celle de membre du conseil d'administration d'une personne morale, même si le particulier n'y exerce aucune fonction administrative, et celle dont le titulaire est élu par vote populaire ou nommé à titre représentatif. 2, record 1, French, - charge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'art. 9 de la Modification constitutionnelle de 1987 aurait continué à exiger l'unanimité pour tout changement à la charge de Reine, de gouverneur ou de lieutenant-gouverneur. 3, record 1, French, - charge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-12-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Job Descriptions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- office
1, record 2, English, office
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- responsibility 1, record 2, English, responsibility
correct
- duty 1, record 2, English, duty
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Descriptions d'emplois
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- charge
1, record 2, French, charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction rétribuée ou bénévole dont le titulaire assume l'entière responsabilité et qui contribue à rehausser le prestige social et personnel de son détenteur. 1, record 2, French, - charge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
- Layout of the Workplace
- Parliamentary Language
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- office
1, record 3, English, office
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Implantation des locaux de travail
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bureau
1, record 3, French, bureau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu de travail habituel des employés d'une entreprise ou d'un organisme; endroit déterminé où se traitent les affaires d'un cabinet d'expertise comptable, d'avocats, etc. 2, record 3, French, - bureau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recommandation du Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile dans le cadre du PAJLO. 3, record 3, French, - bureau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-03-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- function
1, record 4, English, function
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- office 1, record 4, English, office
correct
- position 1, record 4, English, position
correct, noun
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- charge
1, record 4, French, charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- poste 1, record 4, French, poste
correct, masculine noun
- fonctions 1, record 4, French, fonctions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- fonction
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-12-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- office
1, record 5, English, office
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poste
1, record 5, French, poste
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-12-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- office
1, record 6, English, office
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- commissariat
1, record 6, French, commissariat
correct, masculine 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 1997-12-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Layout of the Workplace
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- office
1, record 7, English, office
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Space within a building used principally for administrative or clerical work. 1, record 7, English, - office
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - office
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Implantation des locaux de travail
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bureau
1, record 7, French, bureau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace dans un bâtiment consacré aux travaux administratifs. 1, record 7, French, - bureau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - bureau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-12-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
- Labour and Employment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- office
1, record 8, English, office
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special duty, charge, or position conferred by an exercise of governmental authority and for a public purpose. 1, record 8, English, - office
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most frequent occasions to use the word arise with reference to a duty and power conferred on an individual by the government; and, when this is the connection, "public office" is a usual and more discriminating expression. 1, record 8, English, - office
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'administration publique
- Travail et emploi
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fonction
1, record 8, French, fonction
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle de fonction lorsqu'une personne met son activité au service du public, pour remplir une tâche déterminée, soit directement, soit dans le cadre d'une organisation collective publique ou privée. 1, record 8, French, - fonction
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Fonction» et «charge» se disent tous les deux en parlant des emplois qui relèvent de l'autorité publique. Cependant une «charge» est un emploi de confiance dans la fonction publique comportant une certaine dignité et des responsabilités. «Fonction» désigne l'activité de l'employé plutôt que l'emploi lui-même. 1, record 8, French, - fonction
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- in office 1, record 9, English, in%20office
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- en place 1, record 9, French, en%20place
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
M. Lesage [...] a annoncé la dissolution du vingt-sixième Parlement provincial en place depuis le 22 juin 1960. (Le Monde, 21. IX.62) 1, record 9, French, - en%20place
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-05-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- office from 1, record 10, English, office%20from
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- lieu d'origine 1, record 10, French, lieu%20d%27origine
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- bureau d'origine 1, record 10, French, bureau%20d%27origine
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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