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DIGNITE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- human dignity
1, record 1, English, human%20dignity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dignity 2, record 1, English, dignity
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dignity refers to an individual's inherent value and worth and is strongly linked to respect, recognition, self-worth and the possibility to make choices. Being able to live a life with dignity stems from the respect of basic human rights ... 3, record 1, English, - human%20dignity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
denial of human dignity 4, record 1, English, - human%20dignity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dignité humaine
1, record 1, French, dignit%C3%A9%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dignité 2, record 1, French, dignit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par dignité, on entend la valeur et l'estime de chaque individu et elle est fortement liée au respect, à la reconnaissance, [à] l'estime de soi et [à] la possibilité de faire des choix. La possibilité de vivre une vie dans la dignité découle du respect des droits fondamentaux de la personne […] 3, record 1, French, - dignit%C3%A9%20humaine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
porter atteinte à la dignité humaine 4, record 1, French, - dignit%C3%A9%20humaine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dignidad humana
1, record 1, Spanish, dignidad%20humana
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dignidad 1, record 1, Spanish, dignidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dignidad indica el respeto y la estima que todos los seres humanos merecen y se afirma de quien posee un nivel de calidad humana irreprochable. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dignidad%20humana
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