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INVASION [2 records]

Record 1 2022-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • War and Peace (International Law)
  • Military (General)
  • International Relations
DEF

An occasion when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Guerre et paix (Droit international)
  • Militaire (Généralités)
  • Relations internationales
DEF

Irruption d'une armée ou d'un peuple sur un territoire étranger.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
  • Militar (Generalidades)
  • Relaciones internacionales
DEF

Penetración en un lugar o territorio utilizando medios agresivos, violentos o ilegítimos, con intención de ocuparlo.

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Record 2 2001-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Volleyball
OBS

Crossing the center line. A player may put his hands under the net in order to play a low ball near the net, provided that he does not obstruct an opposing player. Under no circumstances may a player move on to the opposing court before the referee or the umpire has whistled to denote the end of a point or an interruption.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volleyball
OBS

Passage de la ligne centrale. Pour lui permettre de jouer une balle basse près du filet, un joueur peut passer les mains sous le filet à condition qu'il ne gêne pas un adversaire. En aucun cas un joueur ne peut pénétrer sur le terrain adverse avant que l'un des arbitres n'ait sifflé la fin du jeu ou une interruption.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vóleibol
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