TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
straw man [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private Law
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dummy
1, record 1, English, dummy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- straw man 2, record 1, English, straw%20man
correct
- straw person 3, record 1, English, straw%20person
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person or entity that is the named party to a transaction but that acts on behalf of another concealed person or entity. 3, record 1, English, - dummy
Record 1, Key term(s)
- strawman
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit privé
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prête-nom
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%AAte%2Dnom
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- personne interposée 2, record 1, French, personne%20interpos%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- homme de paille 1, record 1, French, homme%20de%20paille
masculine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui permet que l'on use de son nom dans un acte où le véritable contractant ne veut pas que le sien y figure. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%AAte%2Dnom
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho privado
- Derecho de contratos (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- testaferro
1, record 1, Spanish, testaferro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- interpuesta persona 2, record 1, Spanish, interpuesta%20persona
correct, feminine noun
- persona interpuesta 3, record 1, Spanish, persona%20interpuesta
correct, feminine noun
- hombre de paja 4, record 1, Spanish, hombre%20de%20paja
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona interpuesta que fingidamente ostenta posición o cargo, o lleva a cabo negocios jurídicos, en lugar de otra que es la verdadera titular de dicha posición, cargo o negocio. 5, record 1, Spanish, - testaferro
Record 1, Key term(s)
- presta nombre
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- straw man
1, record 2, English, straw%20man
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proposal normally submitted to a staff working group and which will serve, after discussion or review, to prepare a common position. 1, record 2, English, - straw%20man
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- document d'orientation
1, record 2, French, document%20d%27orientation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proposition soumise normalement à un groupe de travail d'état-major et qui servira, après discussion ou révision, à l'élaboration d'une position commune. 1, record 2, French, - document%20d%27orientation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - document%20d%27orientation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-09-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Decision-Making Process
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- straw man
1, record 3, English, straw%20man
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weak opposing argument or view put forward for the purpose of attacking and easily overcoming it in order to highlight the arguments and points of view that are supported. 1, record 3, English, - straw%20man
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Processus décisionnel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- proposition bidon
1, record 3, French, proposition%20bidon
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Argument ou point de vue plutôt faible soumis à dessein parce qu'il sera facilement réfuté ou éliminé sans difficulté en vue de mettre en évidence les arguments ou points de vue soutenus. 1, record 3, French, - proposition%20bidon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - proposition%20bidon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: