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Record 1 2015-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
CONT

... no altogether consistent approach has emerged in defining the exact nature or degree of material interest which entitles a visitor to the higher standard of protective care as an invitee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Political Science (General)
  • Parliamentary Language
DEF

A special interest in protecting or promoting that which is to one's own personal advantage.

CONT

Paragraph 12 of the Terms of Reference afforded the President discretion in permitting the attendance of persons with a direct and substantial interest in the Board of Inquiry, as it relates to death or injury.

OBS

An important interest or strong concern in a matter.

OBS

selfish concern

OBS

close involvement in promoting personal advantage

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences politiques (Généralités)
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
CONT

Le paragraphe 12 du mandat conférait au président la discrétion d'autoriser la présence de personnes ayant un intérêt direct ou substantiel dans la Commission d'enquête, dans la mesure ou celle-ci se penchait sur le décès et les blessures.

Spanish

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