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PROCEDURE CONTRADICTOIRE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Legal Actions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- adversary proceeding
1, record 1, English, adversary%20proceeding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- adversarial proceeding 2, record 1, English, adversarial%20proceeding
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It would appeal from the caption of this case that this case should be treated as an adversarial proceeding. 3, record 1, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ant. "Ex parte" proceeding. 4, record 1, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
One having opposing parties; contested, as distinguished from an "ex parte" hearing or proceeding. 5, record 1, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Adversarial, adj.: Relating to or characteristic of an adversary; involving antagonistic elements. 6, record 1, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Adversary - opponent or litigant in a legal controversy or litigation. 6, record 1, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Actions en justice
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- procédure contradictoire
1, record 1, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- procédure contestée 2, record 1, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20contest%C3%A9e
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure suivant laquelle chaque partie, lors d'un procès, doit être en mesure de discuter les prétentions, les preuves et les arguments de la partie adverse devant un juge qui joue le rôle d'un arbitre impartial. 3, record 1, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acciones judiciales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- juicio regido por el principio de contradicción
1, record 1, Spanish, juicio%20regido%20por%20el%20principio%20de%20contradicci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-07-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Courts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- adversary proceeding
1, record 2, English, adversary%20proceeding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A judge shall not serve if it is likely that the judge as a fiduciary will be engaged in proceedings that would ordinarily come before the judge, or if the estate, trust or ward becomes involved in adversary proceedings in the court on which the judge serves or one under its appellate jurisdiction. 2, record 2, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adversary proceeding: term usually used in the plural. 3, record 2, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record 2, Key term(s)
- adversary proceedings
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Tribunaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- procédure contradictoire
1, record 2, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
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 juge ne doit pas accepter cette fonction s’il est vraisemblable que, à titre de fiduciaire, il devienne impliqué dans des procédures judiciaires qu’il serait normalement appelé à présider, ou si la succession, la fiducie ou le pupille est impliqué dans des procédures contradictoires devant le tribunal auquel le juge appartient ou devant la juridiction d’appel de celui-ci. 1, record 2, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
procédure contradictoire : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 2, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
Record 2, Key term(s)
- procédures contradictoires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- adversarial procedure
1, record 3, English, adversarial%20procedure
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- adversary procedure 1, record 3, English, adversary%20procedure
correct
- adversarial proceeding 2, record 3, English, adversarial%20proceeding
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adversarial procedure; adversary procedure: terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 3, record 3, English, - adversarial%20procedure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
adversarial proceeding: terminology used by Immigration and Refugee Board. 3, record 3, English, - adversarial%20procedure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- procédure contradictoire
1, record 3, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- procédure accusatoire 1, record 3, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20accusatoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada et la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 2, record 3, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamento procesal
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- procedimiento inspirado en el principio de contradicción
1, record 3, Spanish, procedimiento%20inspirado%20en%20el%20principio%20de%20contradicci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- adversary proceeding
1, record 4, English, adversary%20proceeding
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One having opposing parties; contested, as distinguished from an "ex parte" hearing or proceeding. One of which the party seeking relief has given legal notice to the other party, and afforded the latter an opportunity to contest it. 2, record 4, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Adversary", which can act as both noun and adjective, is the legal term used in phrases such as an "adversary relationship". E.g., "The need to develop all relevant facts in the adversary system is both fundamental and comprehensive." "Adversarial" is not listed in any dictionary, though it is fairly common in place of the adjective "adversary". E.g., "Rarely does this type of adversarial ("read adversary") relationship exist between school authorities and pupils." ... In some contexts, "adversarial" connotes animosity (adversarial conferences), whereas "adversary" is a neutral, clinical word... "Adversarial" may develop a differentiation in sense that will justify its existence; until that time, it is best avoided. 3, record 4, English, - adversary%20proceeding
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- procédure contradictoire
1, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure dans laquelle le demandeur et le défendeur ont déposé des conclusions. 1, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contradictoire : [...] s'oppose parfois à «par défaut» et à «réputé contradictoire». 2, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamento procesal
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- juicio regido por el principio de contradicción
1, record 4, Spanish, juicio%20regido%20por%20el%20principio%20de%20contradicci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private Law
- Rules of Court
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- adversary procedure
1, record 5, English, adversary%20procedure
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- accusatorial procedure 2, record 5, English, accusatorial%20procedure
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
System in most common law countries whereby parties and their representatives have primary responsibility for finding and presenting evidence. 3, record 5, English, - adversary%20procedure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
adversary procedure: Term reproduced from Law Terminology with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 4, record 5, English, - adversary%20procedure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit privé
- Règles de procédure
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- procédure contradictoire
1, record 5, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contradictoire : Se dit d'une opération (judiciaire ou extrajudiciaire) à laquelle tous les intéressés ont été à même de participer [...] 2, record 5, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
procédure contradictoire : Terme reproduit de Law Terminology avec l'autorisation du Bureau des Nations Unies à Genève. 3, record 5, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho privado
- Reglamento procesal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- procedimiento contradictorio 1, record 5, Spanish, procedimiento%20contradictorio
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
procedimiento contradictorio: Término reproducido de Law Terminology con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 2, record 5, Spanish, - procedimiento%20contradictorio
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-08-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
- Translation (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hearing inter partes
1, record 6, English, hearing%20inter%20partes
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- procédure contradictoire
1, record 6, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20contradictoire
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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