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ABSENCE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- brain cramp
1, record 1, English, brain%20cramp
correct, familiar
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- brain fart 1, record 1, English, brain%20fart
correct, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mental lapse caused especially by carelessness, forgetfulness, or inattention. 1, record 1, English, - brain%20cramp
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- absence
1, record 1, French, absence
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaillance de l'attention, de la mémoire. 1, record 1, French, - absence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2019-01-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- absence
1, record 2, English, absence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- absence
1, record 2, French, absence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-05-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- absence
1, record 3, English, absence
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary unavailability for work lasting for one or more days or shifts. 2, record 3, English, - absence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is to be distinguished from lateness which is a lesser duration than one day or shift, even though the employee may be unavailable when needed for work assignment. 2, record 3, English, - absence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- absence
1, record 3, French, absence
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait pour un employé de ne pas être présent à son travail pendant les heures où il devrait normalement exercer ses activités professionnelles. 2, record 3, French, - absence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del personal (Generalidades)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
- Convenios colectivos y negociaciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ausencia
1, record 3, Spanish, ausencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- non-attendance
1, record 4, English, non%2Dattendance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The non-attendance of a representative of a candidate at any time or place authorized by this Act does not in any way invalidate any act or thing done during the absence of the representative if the act or thing is otherwise duly done. 2, record 4, English, - non%2Dattendance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- absence
1, record 4, French, absence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque la présente loi autorise la présence de tout représentant d’un candidat à certaines heures dans un lieu quelconque, son absence ne saurait en aucune façon invalider tout acte survenu pendant ce temps et accompli, par ailleurs, en bonne et due forme. 2, record 4, French, - absence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-04-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- absence
1, record 5, English, absence
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A petit mal seizure is a temporary disturbance of brain function caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain and characterized by abrupt, short-term lack of conscious activity ("absence") or other abnormal change in behaviour. 1, record 5, English, - absence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- absence
1, record 5, French, absence
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le petit mal survient dans l'enfance vers cinq dix ans et disparaît vers vingt ans. Il se traduit par l'absence, brève suspension de la conscience, 5 à 15 secondes durant laquelle l'enfant cesse son activité, paraît dans la lune, pâlit, puis reprend ses activités. L'électroencéphalogramme contemporain de la crise montre des bouffées de pointes-ondes amples de trois cycles par seconde à début et fin brusque. 1, record 5, French, - absence
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ausencia
1, record 5, Spanish, ausencia
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pérdida momentánea del conocimiento. 1, record 5, Spanish, - ausencia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- in the absence of 1, record 6, English, in%20the%20absence%20of
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- but for 2, record 6, English, but%20for
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a result, in the absence of discretionary measures, revenues would be substantially lower and the deficit correspondingly higher. 3, record 6, English, - in%20the%20absence%20of
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- en l'absence de 1, record 6, French, en%20l%27absence%20de
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par conséquent, en l'absence de mesures discrétionnaires, les recettes seraient nettement plus faibles et le déficit augmenterait en conséquence. 2, record 6, French, - en%20l%27absence%20de
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- barring absence 1, record 7, English, barring%20absence
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- en l'absence 1, record 7, French, en%20l%27absence
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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