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DELIVER [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pronounce
1, record 1, English, pronounce
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- deliver 2, record 1, English, deliver
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
judgment 1, record 1, English, - pronounce
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rendre
1, record 1, French, rendre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- prononcer 2, record 1, French, prononcer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rendre : terme recommandé par le Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile. 3, record 1, French, - rendre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 2, English, deliver
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
material. 1, record 2, English, - deliver
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- livrer
1, record 2, French, livrer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
des matériaux. 1, record 2, French, - livrer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 3, English, deliver
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If leakage past the piston is neglected, then the piston delivers the volume of fluid it displaces in moving through the cylinder. 1, record 3, English, - deliver
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
:es navires citernes sont pourvus de pompes de déchargement très puissantes, généralement du type centrifuge qui peuvent débiter jusqu'à 1000 m cube - h. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9biter
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-11-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 4, English, deliver
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A conveyance is said to be "executed" technically only when all acts necessary to make it complete - signing, sealing and delivery - have been performed.... A conveyance, although signed and sealed, does not take effect until it is delivered. (Anger & Honsberger, 2nd ed., 1985, p. 1273) 1, record 4, English, - deliver
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In "Termes de la Ley" it is written: "Bailment is a delivery of things whether it be of writings, goods or stuff to another, sometimes to be delivered back to the bailor, that is to him that so delivered it, sometimes to the use of the bailee, that is to say, of him to whom it is delivered, and sometimes also it is delivered to a third person". (Crossley Vaines, 5th ed., 1973, p. 76) 1, record 4, English, - deliver
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- délivrer
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9livrer
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
délivrer : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9livrer
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pitch
1, record 5, English, pitch
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- deliver 2, record 5, English, deliver
correct, verb
- throw 3, record 5, English, throw
correct, verb
- drill 3, record 5, English, drill
correct, verb
- hurl 3, record 5, English, hurl
correct, verb
- serve 3, record 5, English, serve
correct, verb
- unload 3, record 5, English, unload
correct, verb
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For the pitcher, to throwthe ball to the batter, from the mound toward home plate. 4, record 5, English, - pitch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the grip or wrist motion, the pitch, or delivery, will be a fastball, a curve, a slider, a knuckler, a screwball, a change of pace, or another kind of pitch. 4, record 5, English, - pitch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lancer
1, record 5, French, lancer
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tirer 2, record 5, French, tirer
correct
- adresser 3, record 5, French, adresser
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adresser la balle au frappeur. 3, record 5, French, - lancer
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-09-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 6, English, deliver
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- deliver a rock 2, record 6, English, deliver%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- deliver a stone 3, record 6, English, deliver%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
- deliver a shot 4, record 6, English, deliver%20a%20shot
correct, verb phrase
- play a rock 2, record 6, English, play%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- play a stone 2, record 6, English, play%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
- throw a rock 2, record 6, English, throw%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- throw a stone 2, record 6, English, throw%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
- pull a rock 2, record 6, English, pull%20a%20rock
correct, verb phrase, Canada
- pull a stone 2, record 6, English, pull%20a%20stone
correct, verb phrase
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To put a curling rock in motion by an appropriate swing and the necessary momentum, weight and turn to position it on the play, or put out or push elsewhere other rocks already laying on the sheet. 5, record 6, English, - deliver
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each player delivers two stones, alternately with his opponent, from one end of the playing area to a target about 42 yards away. 6, record 6, English, - deliver
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The technical term is "deliver": it bears all the efficiency needed to position a rock on the intended target. The words "throw" and "pull" express more force and vigour than the conjugated strength and precision needed to place a rock on the targeted spot. 5, record 6, English, - deliver
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lancer
1, record 6, French, lancer
correct, verb, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- lancer une pierre 2, record 6, French, lancer%20une%20pierre
correct, Canada
- lâcher 1, record 6, French, l%C3%A2cher
correct, see observation, verb, France
- lâcher une pierre 1, record 6, French, l%C3%A2cher%20une%20pierre
correct, see observation, France
- tirer 3, record 6, French, tirer
see observation, France
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mettre une pierre en mouvement en lui donnant, par l'élan adéquat, l'impulsion, la pesanteur et l'effet nécessaires pour qu'elle se positionne sur le jeu, ou déplace ou sorte du jeu d'autres pierres qui y sont déjà immobilisées. 4, record 6, French, - lancer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les équipes se composent de 4 joueurs [...] qui tirent chacun deux pierres. 3, record 6, French, - lancer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, on distingue entre «lâcher une pierre», la laisser glisser sur la piste en relâchant la prise de la main sur la poignée, et «lancer une pierre», l'ensemble de l'élan pour mettre une pierre en mouvement sur le jeu. 4, record 6, French, - lancer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le curling étant un jeu d'adresse, le terme «tirer» est plutôt rustre pour désigner le lancer de la pierre qui se veut toujours un geste contenu et précis, parfois en puissance mais souvent en retenue. 4, record 6, French, - lancer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- develop
1, record 7, English, develop
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- deliver 1, record 7, English, deliver
correct, verb
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- développer
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9velopper
correct, jargon
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produire, en parlant de moteurs, une certaine puissance en chevaux-vapeur. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9velopper
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le moteur de cette voiture développe 25CV pour un demi-mètre cube d'encombrement. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9velopper
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet usage est limité à la langue technique de la mécanique. Dans la langue courante, on peut très bien se contenter de «produire». 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9velopper
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-12-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- deliver 1, record 8, English, deliver
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- remettre 1, record 8, French, remettre
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- remitir
1, record 8, Spanish, remitir
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-03-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Employment Benefits
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 9, English, deliver
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- deliver a benefit 2, record 9, English, deliver%20a%20benefit
correct, verb
- pay out 3, record 9, English, pay%20out
- pay out a benefit 3, record 9, English, pay%20out%20a%20benefit
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The child tax benefit proposed by the federal government in the February 1992 budget will strengthen Canada's half-century commitment to assisting families with children. Due to go into effect in January 1993, the child benefit will be delivered monthly and will increase assistance to families with low and middle incomes. 1, record 9, English, - deliver
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Avantages sociaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- verser
1, record 9, French, verser
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- verser une prestation 2, record 9, French, verser%20une%20prestation
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La prestation fiscale pour enfants proposée par le gouvernement fédéral dans le budget de février 1992 renforcera l'aide accordée depuis un demi-siècle au Canada aux familles qui ont des enfants. Destinée à entrer en vigueur en janvier 1993, la nouvelle prestation sera versée mensuellement et accroîtra l'aide aux familles à revenu faible ou moyen. 1, record 9, French, - verser
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
- Beneficios sociales
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- pagar una prestación 1, record 9, Spanish, pagar%20una%20prestaci%C3%B3n
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hemos de limitar [...] nuestro examen a la constitucionalidad del art. 129.1 LGSS en cuanto impone a un sujeto privado la obligación de pagar una prestación de Seguridad Social. 1, record 9, Spanish, - pagar%20una%20prestaci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 10, English, deliver
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a person to a correctional institution. 1, record 10, English, - deliver
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- livrer
1, record 10, French, livrer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une personne à un établissement correctionnel. 1, record 10, French, - livrer
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-12-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 11, English, deliver
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- déposer et signifier
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9poser%20et%20signifier
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recommandation du Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9poser%20et%20signifier
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-11-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Copyright
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 12, English, deliver
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a lecture shall not be deemed to be delivered in public without the consent or the acquiescence of the author ... 1, record 12, English, - deliver
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Droits d'auteur
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- débiter
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9biter
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une conférence n'est pas réputée débitée en public, si elle est [...] débitée en public sans le consentement ou l'acquiescement de l'auteur [...]. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9biter
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Débiter = dire en public (un texte déjà étudié). 2, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9biter
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-07-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 13, English, deliver
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The amount of fuel delivered by the pump is controlled by a centrifugal governor. 1, record 13, English, - deliver
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- débiter
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9biter
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-03-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- deliver
1, record 14, English, deliver
correct, verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The engine] delivers 82 kW at 5200 rpm and 176 N. 1, record 14, English, - deliver
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- fournir une puissance
1, record 14, French, fournir%20une%20puissance
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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