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LDU [4 records]

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Record 1 2014-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service Operation
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
  • Telecommunications
DEF

A combination of the last three characters (numeric-alpha-numeric) of a postal code, representing a specific point or set of points of call located within a forward sortation area.

OBS

In urban areas, the last three digits [of the LDU] may indicate a specific city block (one side of a street between two intersecting streets), a single building or, in some cases, a large-volume mail receiver. In rural areas, the last three digits, together with the forward sortation area [segment], identify a specific rural community.

OBS

local delivery unit; LDU: term and initialism used at Canada Post.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation postale
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
  • Télécommunications
DEF

Combinaison des trois derniers caractères d'un code postal (numérique-alpha-numérique), représentant un endroit précis ou un ensemble de points de remise situés dans une région de tri d’acheminement.

OBS

En milieu urbain, les trois derniers caractères [de l'UDL] peuvent désigner une section de rue (un côté d’une rue, entre deux intersections), un édifice ou, dans certains cas, un gros destinataire de courrier. En milieu rural, lorsqu’ils sont combinés [au segment de] la région de tri d’acheminement, les trois derniers caractères désignent une collectivité rurale précise.

OBS

unité de distribution locale; UDL : terme et sigle en usage à Postes Canada.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Peace-Keeping Operations
CONT

At the same time, the [United People’s Defence Force] (EPDF) reportedly continues to recruit children into ocal defence units (LDUs). These militia forces are trained and supplied with weapons, uniforms, and salaries by the UPDF, making them for all practical purposes membersof the UPDF.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations de maintien de la paix
CONT

Au même moment, des rapports révélaient que les [Forces de défense du peuple] (UPDP) continuaientt de recruter des enfants pour les incorporer dans les unités de défense locale (UDL). C'est l'UPDF qui forme et arme ces milices, et qui fournit les uniformes et l'argent des soldes, ce qui,à toutes fins pratiques, fait de ces miliciens des membres de l'UPDF.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Real Estate
  • Federal Administration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Immobilier
  • Administration fédérale
OBS

Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada.

Spanish

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Record 4 1980-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sales (Marketing)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vente
OBS

Source: BT-150.

OBS

Auteur: 2Qn/79.08.22.

Spanish

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