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AUTORITE COMPETENTE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- relevant authority
1, record 1, English, relevant%20authority
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(insurance). 1, record 1, English, - relevant%20authority
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source: Income Tax Act, S. 138(12)(m). 2, record 1, English, - relevant%20authority
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 1, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu, art. 138(12)(m). 2, record 1, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Loans
- Education (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- appropriate authority
1, record 2, English, appropriate%20authority
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In respect of a province, an authority designated for the province pursuant to subsection 3(1) of the CSFAA (Canada Student Financial Assistance Act). 1, record 2, English, - appropriate%20authority
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The activities of the appropriate authority include: assessing a student's need for a certain period, issuing Certificates of Eligibility, and the designation/de-designation of educational institutions. 1, record 2, English, - appropriate%20authority
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 2, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
À l'égard d'une province, une autorité désignée pour la province en question en vertu du paragraphe 3(1) de la LFAFE (Loi fédérale sur l'aide financière aux étudiants). 1, record 2, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'autorité compétente a entre autres pour fonctions : d'évaluer les besoins financiers d'un étudiant pour une période donnée, de délivrer des certificats d'admissibilité et d'agréer les établissements d'enseignement ou de révoquer l'agrément consenti à certains établissements. 1, record 2, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Préstamos
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoridad competente
1, record 2, Spanish, autoridad%20competente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- issuing authority
1, record 3, English, issuing%20authority
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The issuing authority can remove the restriction provided that the current year IRT [instrument rating test] written exams have been completed. 2, record 3, English, - issuing%20authority
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 3, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'autorité compétente peut libérer le candidat des restrictions en vigueur à condition que ce dernier ait réussi les examens écrits de l'année en cours en vue de la qualification de vol aux instruments. 2, record 3, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-08-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- designated authority
1, record 4, English, designated%20authority
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 4, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorité compétente : terme tiré du Mini-lexique du droit carcéral et du système correctionnel et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 2, record 4, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Rail Transport)
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- proper authority
1, record 5, English, proper%20authority
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In accordance with the Canadian Rail Operating Rules, the proper authority is the rail traffic controller or the appropriate railway supervisor. 2, record 5, English, - proper%20authority
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
proper authority: term officially approved by CP Rail. 2, record 5, English, - proper%20authority
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Législation et réglementation (Transport par rail)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 5, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu du Règlement d'exploitation ferroviaire du Canada, l'autorité compétente est le contrôleur de la circulation ferroviaire ou le superviseur ferroviaire approprié. 2, record 5, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
autorité compétente : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 5, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- appropriate authority
1, record 6, English, appropriate%20authority
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- competent authority 1, record 6, English, competent%20authority
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
1) Regarding flight over the high seas: the relevant authority of the State of Registry. 2) Regarding flight other than over the high seas: the relevant authority of the State having sovereignty over the territory being overflown. 1, record 6, English, - appropriate%20authority
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 6, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
1) Pour les vols au-dessus de la haute mer, l'autorité appropriée de l'État d'immatriculation. 2) Dans tous les autres cas, l'autorité appropriée de l'État dont relève le territoire survolé. 1, record 6, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoridad competente
1, record 6, Spanish, autoridad%20competente
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a) En cuanto a los vuelos sobre alta mar: la autoridad apropiada del Estado de matrícula. b) En cuanto a los vuelos que no sean sobre alta mar: la autoridad apropiada del Estado que tenga soberanía sobre el territorio sobrevolado. 2, record 6, Spanish, - autoridad%20competente
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-06-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- issuing authority
1, record 7, English, issuing%20authority
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
issuing authority: terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 7, English, - issuing%20authority
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 7, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorité compétente : terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 7, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoridad emisora
1, record 7, Spanish, autoridad%20emisora
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- autoridad expedidora 2, record 7, Spanish, autoridad%20expedidora
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La autoridad emisora indicará el territorio o los territorios en el o en los que es válido el visado. 1, record 7, Spanish, - autoridad%20emisora
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- appropriate authority
1, record 8, English, appropriate%20authority
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 8, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoridad competente
1, record 8, Spanish, autoridad%20competente
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-09-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- authority having jurisdiction
1, record 9, English, authority%20having%20jurisdiction
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- AHJ 2, record 9, English, AHJ
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The organization (political or private), office or individual responsible for approving a procedure or having ownership of equipment, materials or a facility. 3, record 9, English, - authority%20having%20jurisdiction
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 9, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme (politique ou privé), bureau ou particulier responsable de l’approbation d’une procédure ou propriétaire d’équipement, de matériaux ou d’une installation. 2, record 9, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-09-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Transportation)
- Transport of Goods
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- competent authority
1, record 10, English, competent%20authority
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The authority or authorities designated as such in each country and in each specific case by the governments concerned. 1, record 10, English, - competent%20authority
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
competent: legally qualified or capable. 2, record 10, English, - competent%20authority
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "competent authority" is standardized by ISO. 3, record 10, English, - competent%20authority
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Législation et réglementation (Transports)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 10, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorité(s) désignée(s) comme telle(s), dans chaque pays et pour chaque cas spécifique, par les gouvernements de ces pays. 2, record 10, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
compétent : Se dit d'une autorité qui a l'aptitude à effectuer certains actes : L'autorité compétente. 3, record 10, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "autorité compétente" est normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 10, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Legislación y reglamentación (Transporte)
- Transporte de mercancías
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoridad competente
1, record 10, Spanish, autoridad%20competente
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autoridad nacional o internacional designada o reconocida por el Estado para un determinado fin. 1, record 10, Spanish, - autoridad%20competente
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las personas jurídicas interesadas en ser habilitadas para la prestación del servicio público de transporte de mercancías [...] deberán obtener autorización previa de la autoridad local competente, siempre y cuando cumplan con los requisitos técnicos de operación de este servicio, que determina el Ministerio de Transporte. 2, record 10, Spanish, - autoridad%20competente
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Security
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- proper authority
1, record 11, English, proper%20authority
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person responsible for granting accreditation. 1, record 11, English, - proper%20authority
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accreditation: The official authorization given by the proper authority for the operation of an information technology (IT) system, and acceptance by that authority of the associated residual risk. 1, record 11, English, - proper%20authority
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
proper authority: term and definition officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee (STC). 2, record 11, English, - proper%20authority
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Sécurité
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 11, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne habilitée à accorder l'accréditation. 1, record 11, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accréditation : Autorisation officielle donnée par l'autorité compétente d'exploiter un système des technologies de l'information (TI), et acceptation par celle-ci du risque résiduel connexe. 1, record 11, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
autorité compétente : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité (CTS). 2, record 11, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-07-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- requesting authority
1, record 12, English, requesting%20authority
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- releasing authority 2, record 12, English, releasing%20authority
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Solicitor General of Canada or the Commissioner of Penitentiaries, as the case may be [is the requesting authority] 1, record 12, English, - requesting%20authority
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- autorité compétente
1, record 12, French, autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la demande de l'autorité compétente. 2, record 12, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compétente: Qui a droit de connaître d'une matière, d'une cause. 3, record 12, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20comp%C3%A9tente
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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