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MASTRO CERIMONIAL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mace
1, record 1, English, Mace
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large, heavy and richly ornamented staff which is the symbol of authority of the House of Commons. 2, record 1, English, - Mace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the Speaker takes the Chair, the Mace is placed on the Table by the Sergeant-at-Arms to signify the House is in session. 2, record 1, English, - Mace
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masse
1, record 1, French, masse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâton massif, lourd et richement orné qui symbolise l'autorité de la Chambre. 2, record 1, French, - masse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque le Président prend place au fauteuil, le Sergent d'armes dépose la masse sur le Bureau pour signifier que la Chambre siège. 3, record 1, French, - masse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Maza
1, record 1, Spanish, Maza
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bastón pesado de grandes dimensiones y ricamente adornado que simboliza la autoridad de la Cámara de los Comunes. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Maza
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuando el Presidente ocupa el Sillón, el Sargento de Armas coloca la Maza en la mesa para significar que la Cámara sesiona. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Maza
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