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CARELESSNESS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Law of Civil Liability (civil law)
- Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carelessness
1, record 1, English, carelessness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- imprudence 2, record 1, English, imprudence
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carelessness is not punishable under Canadian criminal law. Carelessness in the operation of a motor vehicle would instead be liable to prosecution under provincial highway codes. 3, record 1, English, - carelessness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Droit de la responsabilité civile (droit civil)
- Sécurité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imprudence
1, record 1, French, imprudence
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faute non intentionnelle due à un manque de précautions ou de prévoyance et qui engage la responsabilité civile, et parfois pénale, de son auteur. 2, record 1, French, - imprudence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'imprudence n'est pas punissable en droit criminel canadien. L'imprudence dans la conduite automobile ferait plutôt l'objet de poursuite selon le Code de la route des provinces au Canada. 3, record 1, French, - imprudence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- carelessness
1, record 2, English, carelessness
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lack of care 2, record 2, English, lack%20of%20care
correct
- want of care 1, record 2, English, want%20of%20care
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Failure to adopt the general practice is often the strongest possible indication of want of care, because it suggests at once that the defendant did not do what others considered proper .... 3, record 2, English, - carelessness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manque de diligence
1, record 2, French, manque%20de%20diligence
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au sens large, «carelessness» peut se rendre par «incurie» ou autre tour évoquant un manque de soin. 2, record 2, French, - manque%20de%20diligence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manque de diligence : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 3, record 2, French, - manque%20de%20diligence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- carelessness
1, record 3, English, carelessness
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- recklessness 2, record 3, English, recklessness
correct
- injudicious behaviour 3, record 3, English, injudicious%20behaviour
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- insouciance
1, record 3, French, insouciance
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- témérité 2, record 3, French, t%C3%A9m%C3%A9rit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- imprudence 3, record 3, French, imprudence
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento humano
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprudencia
1, record 3, Spanish, imprudencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- conducta imprudente 2, record 3, Spanish, conducta%20imprudente
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- carelessness
1, record 4, English, carelessness
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The player has shown a lack of attention or consideration when challenging another player or has acted without precaution. 1, record 4, English, - carelessness
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- imprudence
1, record 4, French, imprudence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attitude d’un joueur qui charge un adversaire sans attention ni égard, ou qui agit sans précaution. 1, record 4, French, - imprudence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprudencia
1, record 4, Spanish, imprudencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El jugador muestra falta de atención o consideración al jugar contra un adversario, o actúa sin precaución. 1, record 4, Spanish, - imprudencia
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