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DEMOLITION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- demolition
1, record 1, English, demolition
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- dml 2, record 1, English, dml
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The destruction of structures, facilities or materiel by use of fire, water, explosives, mechanical, or other means. 3, record 1, English, - demolition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
demolition: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - demolition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
demolition; dml: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - demolition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- destruction
1, record 1, French, destruction
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- destr 2, record 1, French, destr
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise hors d'usage d'ouvrages, d'installations ou de matériel par l'emploi de moyens quelconques : feu, eau, explosifs, moyens mécaniques. 3, record 1, French, - destruction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
destruction : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - destruction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
destruction; destr : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - destruction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Destrucción (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- destrucción
1, record 1, Spanish, destrucci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de inutilizar estructuras, instalaciones o material por el empleo de fuego, agua, explosivos, medios mecánicos o cualquier otro procedimiento. 1, record 1, Spanish, - destrucci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Urban Renewal
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- demolition
1, record 2, English, demolition
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of destroying buildings, usually for the purpose of clearing the land to make way for new construction, or to level old buildings as unfit for habitation. 2, record 2, English, - demolition
Record 2, Key term(s)
- pulling down
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Rénovation urbaine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- démolition
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9molition
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Directeur du Service de Santé devrait être autorisé à ordonner... la démolition de toute maison ou lieu d'habitation jugés insalubres et non récupérables et aussi la démolition de toute partie de construction dangereuse pour le public. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9molition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Démolition. La démolition des constructions est soumise à autorisation ou à la procédure du permis de démolir; ce dernier peut faire partie d'un permis de construire simultané. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9molition
Record 2, Key term(s)
- démolition de bâtiments
- démolition de constructions
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación urbana
- Remodelación urbana
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- demolición
1, record 2, Spanish, demolici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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