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Entente [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- agreement
1, record 1, English, agreement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument, such as a memoranda of understanding, a memoranda of agreement or an occupancy instrument, that while not legally binding, creates a custodian-tenant relationship by conferring certain real property rights of use or benefits and obligations on the part of the two parties as if it were a truly enforceable instrument. 1, record 1, English, - agreement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- entente
1, record 1, French, entente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument, tel que les accords d'occupation et les protocoles d'entente, qui, même s'il n'a pas force exécutoire, crée un lien entre le gardien et le locataire en conférant certains droits et certaines obligations à l'égard du bien immobilier de la part des parties respectives comme s'il s'agissait d'un instrument exécutoire. 1, record 1, French, - entente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- accord
1, record 2, English, accord
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An extrajudicial arrangement such as that referred to in the expression "accord and satisfaction". 2, record 2, English, - accord
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- accord
1, record 2, French, accord
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- entente 1, record 2, French, entente
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arrangement extrajudiciaire de tout genre, tel celui évoqué dans l'expression «accord et satisfaction». 2, record 2, French, - accord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
accord, entente : termes normalisés par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 3, record 2, French, - accord
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- agreement
1, record 3, English, agreement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The concurrence of the wills of two or more persons on some common matter, evidenced by acts apparent to or communicated to, and understood, by, each other. (Walker, p. 42) 2, record 3, English, - agreement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The act agreeing on a plan of action. 3, record 3, English, - agreement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- accord
1, record 3, French, accord
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- entente 2, record 3, French, entente
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- consentement 2, record 3, French, consentement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait de s'entendre sur un plan d'action. 3, record 3, French, - accord
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accord; entente; consentement : termes normalisés par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 4, record 3, French, - accord
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
- Decision-Making Process
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- arrangement
1, record 4, English, arrangement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- settlement 2, record 4, English, settlement
correct
- reconciliation 3, record 4, English, reconciliation
correct
- accommodation 4, record 4, English, accommodation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A settlement of differences through mutual concession. 4, record 4, English, - arrangement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
- Processus décisionnel
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arrangement
1, record 4, French, arrangement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- accord 2, record 4, French, accord
correct, masculine noun
- entente 3, record 4, French, entente
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode amiable de solution d'un différend [...] 4, record 4, French, - arrangement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
arrangement : Entente convenue entre les parties à la suite d'une conciliation amiable ou obligatoire. 5, record 4, French, - arrangement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lors d'un arrangement, il n'y avait pas nécessairement conflit et il n'y avait pas non plus nécessairement un compromis. 5, record 4, French, - arrangement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Convenios colectivos y negociaciones
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuerdo
1, record 4, Spanish, acuerdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- arreglo 2, record 4, Spanish, arreglo
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Treaties and Conventions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- entente
1, record 5, English, entente
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A close understanding between certain nations. 2, record 5, English, - entente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the war and subsequently the term [entente] was used concretely to describe those Powers who were united by this form of understanding, e.g. "Triple Entente", "Balkan Entente", etc. 2, record 5, English, - entente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Entente] suggests mutual and complementary efforts, and a sense of compatible objectives. It can be agreed on orally or in writing, but as a concept is generally less binding than a treaty relationship. 2, record 5, English, - entente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Entente] arose from the phrase "entente cordiale" or "cordial understanding" ... It ... stands half-way between an "alliance" and "good relations". 2, record 5, English, - entente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
entente: term reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 5, English, - entente
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traités et alliances
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- entente
1, record 5, French, entente
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entente : terme extrait du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduit avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 5, French, - entente
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratados y convenios
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- entente
1, record 5, Spanish, entente
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acuerdo escasamente formalizado y que puede tener como finalidad principal restringir la competencia entre las partes que lo convienen. 2, record 5, Spanish, - entente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entente: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 5, Spanish, - entente
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-12-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Treaties and Conventions
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Foreign Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- understanding
1, record 6, English, understanding
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- agreement 2, record 6, English, agreement
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An act or state of agreeing between parties regarding a course of action. 3, record 6, English, - understanding
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Understanding ... A general term referring to an agreement, either express or implied, written or oral. The term "understanding" is an ambiguous one; in order to determine whether a particular understanding would constitute a contract that is legally binding on the parties involved, the circumstances must be examined to discover whether a meeting of the minds and an intent to be bound occurred. 3, record 6, English, - understanding
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "agreement" is a generic one, and other terms are used to designate agreements by the form they take. 4, record 6, English, - understanding
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The words "agreement" or "understanding" are often used in commercial or financial matters. 5, record 6, English, - understanding
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Reproduced from the Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 6, English, - understanding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traités et alliances
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- accord
1, record 6, French, accord
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- arrangement 1, record 6, French, arrangement
correct, masculine noun
- entente 2, record 6, French, entente
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte intervenu entre deux ou plusieurs parties par leur consentement mutuel, destiné à produire des effets de droit, quels qu'en soient les parties, l'objet et la forme [...] etc. 1, record 6, French, - accord
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrangement : terme employé parfois pour désigner un accord international, en quelque forme qu'il soit intervenu, destiné à régler une situation juridique difficile ou litigieuse. 1, record 6, French, - accord
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
entente : terme employé pour désigner un accord intervenu ou à intervenir sur un point déterminé. 1, record 6, French, - accord
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
accord : terme employé parfois pour désigner des engagements internationaux de caractère économique, commercial ou financier [...] 1, record 6, French, - accord
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Dans son sens large, «agreement» s'emploie de façon interchangeable avec «understanding». Ces deux termes se rendent en français par divers équivalents, selon l'objet et la forme choisie par les parties. 3, record 6, French, - accord
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratados y convenios
- Derecho de contratos (common law)
- Comercio exterior
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuerdo
1, record 6, Spanish, acuerdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Declaración escrita o verbal por la que dos o más partes manifiestan su conformidad en asumir determinadas obligaciones y derechos con un objetivo común. 2, record 6, Spanish, - acuerdo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acuerdo: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 6, Spanish, - acuerdo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproducido del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 4, record 6, Spanish, - acuerdo
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Treaties and Conventions
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- arrangement
1, record 7, English, arrangement
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 7, English, - arrangement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduced from the Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 7, English, - arrangement
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traités et alliances
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- accord
1, record 7, French, accord
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- entente 1, record 7, French, entente
correct, feminine noun
- disposition 1, record 7, French, disposition
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 7, French, - accord
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratados y convenios
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuerdo
1, record 7, Spanish, acuerdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproducido del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 2, record 7, Spanish, - acuerdo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Labour Disputes
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mutual agreement
1, record 8, English, mutual%20agreement
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
People who disagree can often get together to discuss the problem and reach a mutual agreement. When people sort out the problem themselves, they can work out a solution that best meet their needs. 1, record 8, English, - mutual%20agreement
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Conflits du travail
- Droit judiciaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- entente
1, record 8, French, entente
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- accord mutuel 2, record 8, French, accord%20mutuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les personnes qu'un conflit oppose peuvent souvent se rencontrer pour discuter du problème et en arriver à une entente. Quand les personnes règlent un problème elles-mêmes, elles peuvent trouver la solution qui répond le mieux à leurs propres besoins et qui correspond à leurs intérêts. 1, record 8, French, - entente
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-03-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cartel arrangement 1, record 9, English, cartel%20arrangement
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cartel
1, record 9, French, cartel
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- entente 1, record 9, French, entente
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-02-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- understanding 1, record 10, English, understanding
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vision commune
1, record 10, French, vision%20commune
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- entente 2, record 10, French, entente
feminine noun
- identité de vues 3, record 10, French, identit%C3%A9%20de%20vues
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-03-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- letter of agreement
1, record 11, English, letter%20of%20agreement
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lettre d'entente
1, record 11, French, lettre%20d%27entente
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- lettre-entente 2, record 11, French, lettre%2Dentente
feminine noun
- entente 3, record 11, French, entente
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lettre ou échange de lettres par lesquels deux parties conviennent que l'une rendra un service dont l'autre profitera. 4, record 11, French, - lettre%20d%27entente
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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