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PURSUIT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pursuit
1, record 1, English, pursuit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poursuite
1, record 1, French, poursuite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- persecución
1, record 1, Spanish, persecuci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- caza 1, record 1, Spanish, caza
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Police
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vehicle chase 1, record 2, English, vehicle%20chase
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- vehicle pursuit 1, record 2, English, vehicle%20pursuit
- pursuit 2, record 2, English, pursuit
- chase 2, record 2, English, chase
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each vehicle chase is usually unexpected and unlike any prior pursuit. 1, record 2, English, - vehicle%20chase
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Police
- Conduite automobile
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poursuite
1, record 2, French, poursuite
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chasse 2, record 2, French, chasse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Policía
- Conducción de vehículos automotores
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- persecución
1, record 2, Spanish, persecuci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Marketing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Purchaser/Supplier Information Transfer
1, record 3, English, Purchaser%2FSupplier%20Information%20Transfer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PURSUIT 1, record 3, English, PURSUIT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Commercialisation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Purchaser/Supplier Information Transfer
1, record 3, French, Purchaser%2FSupplier%20Information%20Transfer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PURSUIT 1, record 3, French, PURSUIT
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pursuit
1, record 4, English, pursuit
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it. 1, record 4, English, - pursuit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pursuit: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - pursuit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poursuite
1, record 4, French, poursuite
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération offensive conçue pour rattraper ou isoler un élément adverse cherchant à s'échapper, dans le but de le détruire. 1, record 4, French, - poursuite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poursuite : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - poursuite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- persecución
1, record 4, Spanish, persecuci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción ofensiva destinada a capturar, o cortar la retirada, al enemigo con la finalidad de destruirle. 1, record 4, Spanish, - persecuci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pursuit 1, record 5, English, pursuit
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poursuite
1, record 5, French, poursuite
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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