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MITIGATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mitigation
1, record 1, English, mitigation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intervention that aims to reduce the causes of climate change and remove heat-trapping greenhouse gases from the atmosphere in order to stabilize their levels. 1, record 1, English, - mitigation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- atténuation
1, record 1, French, att%C3%A9nuation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervention visant à réduire les causes des changements climatiques et à éliminer de l'atmosphère les gaz à effet de serre qui retiennent la chaleur, afin de stabiliser leurs niveaux. 1, record 1, French, - att%C3%A9nuation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Private Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mitigation
1, record 2, English, mitigation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the avoiding of the consequences of a wrong (whether tort or breach of contract) ... minimization of the damages after the injury has occurred, by the plaintiff exercising reasonable diligence and ordinary care. 2, record 2, English, - mitigation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Droit privé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- limitation
1, record 2, French, limitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réduction 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9duction
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains tribunaux n'autorisent pas l'exclusion ni la limitation des dommages spécifiques, indirects ou accessoires, ni les limites à la durée de la garantie. Par conséquent, les exclusions et les limitations décrites ci-dessus ne s'appliquent pas forcément à tous. 1, record 2, French, - limitation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- minimisation
- atténuation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mitigation
1, record 3, English, mitigation
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters in order to protect lives, property and the environment, and to reduce economic disruption. 2, record 3, English, - mitigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mitigation includes structural mitigative measures (e.g. construction of floodways and dykes) and non-structural mitigative measures (e.g. building codes, land-use planning and insurance incentives). Prevention and mitigation may be considered independently or one may include the other. 2, record 3, English, - mitigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mitigation: term and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau; term standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 3, English, - mitigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mitigation: term and definition standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 4, record 3, English, - mitigation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- atténuation
1, record 3, French, att%C3%A9nuation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activités visant à réduire les impacts de catastrophes pour protéger la vie, les biens et l'environnement, et pour réduire les perturbations économiques. 2, record 3, French, - att%C3%A9nuation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'atténuation comprend des mesures d'atténuation structurelles (par exemple, la construction de canaux évacuateurs et de digues) et des mesures non structurelles (par exemple, les codes du bâtiment, l'aménagement du territoire et les incitatifs en matière d'assurance). La prévention et l'atténuation peuvent être abordées de façon indépendante ou d'une manière qui intègre l'une à l'autre. 2, record 3, French, - att%C3%A9nuation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
atténuation : terme et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction; terme normalisé par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 3, French, - att%C3%A9nuation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
atténuation : terme et définition normalisés par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC). 4, record 3, French, - att%C3%A9nuation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mitigación
1, record 3, Spanish, mitigaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- atenuación 2, record 3, Spanish, atenuaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medidas que se ejecutan cuando comienza a gestarse un proceso de desastre concreto [cuyo objetivo es] minimizar los perjuicios de los desastres provocados, sobre todo, por catástrofes naturales, [...] ayudando a la gente a sobrevivir, a preservar sus sistemas de sustento y a poder afrontar mejor los desastres futuros. 3, record 3, Spanish, - mitigaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las medidas de mitigación pueden ser de diferentes tipos [,] muchas de ellas orientadas a evitar calamidades precipitadas por el agua [;] el reparto de alimentos, semillas, herramientas y otros insumos agrícolas; la capacitación en técnicas adaptadas a la sequía; la organización de programas de dinero o comida por trabajo para proporcionar empleo e ingresos a quienes carezcan de ellos; [...] las campañas de vacunación de personas y ganado, y otras intervenciones sanitarias; la instalación de nuevos puntos de aprovisionamiento de agua, etcétera. 3, record 3, Spanish, - mitigaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El propósito de la mitigación es la reducción de los riesgos, es decir la atenuación de los daños potenciales, sobre la vida y los bienes. 2, record 3, Spanish, - mitigaci%C3%B3n
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