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INSTRUCTIONS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- directives
1, record 1, English, directives
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- instructions 2, record 1, English, instructions
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finally, returning officers must comply with the directives of the Chief Electoral Officer ... 3, record 1, English, - directives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When furniture is not available, the building owner shall be paid, for the rental of a sufficient number of tables and chairs for the office in accordance with the instructions of the returning officer, the actual and reasonable amount paid, as supported by vouchers. 2, record 1, English, - directives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms usually used in the plural in this context. 4, record 1, English, - directives
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "directions" may also be used in this context. 4, record 1, English, - directives
Record 1, Key term(s)
- directions
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- instructions
1, record 1, French, instructions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- directives 2, record 1, French, directives
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le directeur général des élections [...] donne aux fonctionnaires électoraux les instructions qu'il juge nécessaires à l'application de la présente loi [...] 3, record 1, French, - instructions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Si l'ameublement n'est pas disponible, le propriétaire de l'immeuble reçoit, pour la location d'un nombre suffisant de tables et de chaises selon les directives du directeur du scrutin la somme réelle et raisonnable payée, pièces justificatives à l'appui. 2, record 1, French, - instructions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel dans ce contexte. 4, record 1, French, - instructions
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- instrucciones
1, record 1, Spanish, instrucciones
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- instructions
1, record 2, English, instructions
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- directions 1, record 2, English, directions
correct, plural
- directions for use 2, record 2, English, directions%20for%20use
- procedure 3, record 2, English, procedure
- instructions for use 4, record 2, English, instructions%20for%20use
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Information in the form of an outline of procedures: directions. 5, record 2, English, - instructions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The instructions for assembling the model. 5, record 2, English, - instructions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some publications use different expressions corresponding to the same definition: operating instructions, instructions for use (Robert Collins), etc. 6, record 2, English, - instructions
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- instructions
1, record 2, French, instructions
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- indications 2, record 2, French, indications
correct, feminine noun, plural
- mode d'emploi 3, record 2, French, mode%20d%27emploi
correct, masculine noun
- directives 2, record 2, French, directives
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble des indications d'emploi portées sur la notice accompagnant tout appareil, produit, médicament, vendu dans le commerce. 4, record 2, French, - instructions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pour ce qui est de la notice, il peut s'agir d'un livret (Grand Larousse encyclopédique), d'un recueil (juillet), d'indications (Lexis, Trésor de la langue française), etc. 5, record 2, French, - instructions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lire soigneusement les instructions. 4, record 2, French, - instructions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le mode d'emploi de l'appareil se trouve dans la boîte. 6, record 2, French, - instructions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Il m'a donné des instructions [ou] des directives précises ... 2, record 2, French, - instructions
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- modo de empleo
1, record 2, Spanish, modo%20de%20empleo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- International Relations
- Military Training
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- instructions
1, record 3, English, instructions
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Broadly speaking, any communication which initiates or governs actions, conduct, or procedure. 2, record 3, English, - instructions
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
He gave me instructions not to leave until ... 3, record 3, English, - instructions
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A negotiator at a congress or conference requires special written instructions from his Foreign Office, besides his full powers. 4, record 3, English, - instructions
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term also used in the context of military training. 5, record 3, English, - instructions
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Relations internationales
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- instructions
1, record 3, French, instructions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- directives 2, record 3, French, directives
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indications orales ou écrites sur la méthode à suivre, le travail à accomplir. 3, record 3, French, - instructions
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conformément aux instructions reçues; des instructions détaillées, formelles, précises. 4, record 3, French, - instructions
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il m'a donné des directives [ou] des instructions [...] 5, record 3, French, - instructions
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
instructions : Terme également utilisé dans le contexte de l'instruction militaire. 6, record 3, French, - instructions
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del personal (Generalidades)
- Relaciones internacionales
- Instrucción del personal militar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- instrucciones
1, record 3, Spanish, instrucciones
feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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