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FOREIGN AGENT [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- National and International Security
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sleeper agent
1, record 1, English, sleeper%20agent
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sleeper cell spy 2, record 1, English, sleeper%20cell%20spy
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] agent living as an ordinary citizen in a foreign country [who] acts only when a hostile situation develops. 2, record 1, English, - sleeper%20agent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agent dormant
1, record 1, French, agent%20dormant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agente dormante 2, record 1, French, agente%20dormante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent secret qui est placé dans un pays étranger et qui ne prend des mesures actives que lorsque les circonstances l'exigent. 3, record 1, French, - agent%20dormant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent dormant; agente dormante : désignations tirées du mini-lexique «Espionnage, trahison et haute trahison» et reproduits avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 4, record 1, French, - agent%20dormant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Diplomacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- consul
1, record 2, English, consul
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An agent appointed and commissioned by a sovereign state to reside in a foreign town or port, to protect the interests of its traders and other subjects there, and to assist in all matters pertaining to the commercial relations between the two countries. 2, record 2, English, - consul
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Diplomatie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- consul
1, record 2, French, consul
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- consule 2, record 2, French, consule
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent nommé par un gouvernement dans une ville étrangère pour s'occuper d'affaires commerciales et remplir à l'égard des ressortissants de son pays différentes fonctions (protection, surveillance, état-civil, actes notariés en particulier). 3, record 2, French, - consul
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Diplomacia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cónsul
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%B3nsul
correct, common gender
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- consulesa 2, record 2, Spanish, consulesa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente público enviado al extranjero para fomentar los intereses comerciales e industriales de su estado y de sus ciudadanos y para protección a sus conciudadanos que viven en el segundo estado o que viajen a él. 3, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3nsul
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los deberes consulares incluyen los servicios relacionados con embarques y navegación, ciudadanía, pasaportes y visas, protección de los nacionales acusados de crímenes y apertura de nuevos mercados. Los consulados se establecen en una o más ciudades principales de otros estados y la selección del sitio depende del volumen de los negocios. 3, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3nsul
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cónsul; consulesa: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que tanto "la cónsul" como "la consulesa" son femeninos válidos para referirse a las mujeres que ocupan ese cargo diplomático. 2, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3nsul
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
- Foreign Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- foreign sales agent 1, record 3, English, foreign%20sales%20agent
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foreign sales agent : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 3, English, - foreign%20sales%20agent
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
- Commerce extérieur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- représentant commercial à l'étranger
1, record 3, French, repr%C3%A9sentant%20commercial%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
représentant commercial à l'étranger : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 3, French, - repr%C3%A9sentant%20commercial%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Laws and Regulations
- Economics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Economic Espionage Act
1, record 4, English, Economic%20Espionage%20Act
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- EEA 1, record 4, English, EEA
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A U. S. [United States] statute, adopted in 1996, which provides criminal penalties for the theft of trade secrets. The EEA [Economic Espionage Act] makes it illegal to steal or fraudulently obtain trade secrets for the benefit of a foreign government, instrumentality, or agent and steal trade secrets that benefit "anyone other than the owner. " 1, record 4, English, - Economic%20Espionage%20Act
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements internationaux
- Économique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Economic Espionage Act
1, record 4, French, Economic%20Espionage%20Act
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EEA 1, record 4, French, EEA
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Loi contre l'espionnage économique 2, record 4, French, Loi%20contre%20l%27espionnage%20%C3%A9conomique
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La traduction française «Loi contre l'espionnage économique» est fournie à titre de renseignement seulement. 3, record 4, French, - Economic%20Espionage%20Act
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-09-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private Law
- Property Law (civil law)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- double possession
1, record 5, English, double%20possession
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The doctrine that, in a bailment, both the bailor and the bailee have possession of the item that has been bailed. 1, record 5, English, - double%20possession
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The theoretical justification for this is the doctrine of "double possession"-a principal may have possession through the possession of an agent. This view is in accord with some foreign systems, but it does not suit the basic principles of English law which treats possession as exclusive. 1, record 5, English, - double%20possession
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit privé
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (droit civil)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- possession double
1, record 5, French, possession%20double
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Diplomacy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- minister plenipotentiary
1, record 6, English, minister%20plenipotentiary
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- plenipotentiary minister 2, record 6, English, plenipotentiary%20minister
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A principal diplomatic agent ranking below an ambassador but possessing full power and authority as the representative of his government at a foreign court or seat of government. 1, record 6, English, - minister%20plenipotentiary
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plural: ministers plenipotentiary. 1, record 6, English, - minister%20plenipotentiary
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Diplomatie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ministre plénipotentiaire
1, record 6, French, ministre%20pl%C3%A9nipotentiaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un ministre plénipotentiaire est un représentant accrédité d'une puissance étrangère auprès d'une autre. Il prend ce nom lorsqu'il ne jouit pas du rang d'ambassadeur. 2, record 6, French, - ministre%20pl%C3%A9nipotentiaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Diplomacia
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ministro plenipotenciario
1, record 6, Spanish, ministro%20plenipotenciario
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La recepción oficial de un Enviado Extraordinario y Ministro Plenipotenciario se efectuará con las mismas formalidades que la del Nuncio o Embajador, excepto que no se contará con la participación de Oficiales del Estado Mayor Presidencial en su recorrido hacia Casa Presidencial. 1, record 6, Spanish, - ministro%20plenipotenciario
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-02-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- official of a country other than Canada
1, record 7, English, official%20of%20a%20country%20other%20than%20Canada
correct, federal regulation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A foreign national may study in Canada without a study permit if they are a family member or a member of the private staff of a foreign representative who is properly accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and who is in Canada to carry out official duties as a diplomatic agent, consular officer, representative or official of a country other than Canada, of the United Nations or any of its agencies or of any international organization of which Canada is a member. 1, record 7, English, - official%20of%20a%20country%20other%20than%20Canada
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term found in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, 2002 2, record 7, English, - official%20of%20a%20country%20other%20than%20Canada
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnaire d'un pays étranger
1, record 7, French, fonctionnaire%20d%27un%20pays%20%C3%A9tranger
correct, federal regulation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étranger peut étudier au Canada sans permis d'études dans les cas suivants : il est membre de la famille ou membre du personnel privé d'un représentant étranger qui est au Canada et qui est dûment accrédité par le ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international pour exercer ses fonctions officielles en tant qu'agent diplomatique, fonctionnaire consulaire, un représentant ou fonctionnaire d'un pays étranger, des Nations Unies ou de l'un de ses organismes ou de tout autre organisme international dont le Canada est membre. 1, record 7, French, - fonctionnaire%20d%27un%20pays%20%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Règlement sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés, 2002. 2, record 7, French, - fonctionnaire%20d%27un%20pays%20%C3%A9tranger
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- purchasing agent
1, record 8, English, purchasing%20agent
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- buying agent 2, record 8, English, buying%20agent
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An agent who purchases goods in his or her own country on behalf of foreign importers such as government agencies and large private concerns. 1, record 8, English, - purchasing%20agent
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- commissionnaire d'achat
1, record 8, French, commissionnaire%20d%27achat
masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Comercio
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente de compras
1, record 8, Spanish, agente%20de%20compras
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente comprador 2, record 8, Spanish, agente%20comprador
masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organización que usualmente se establece para realizar operaciones a nombre de un determinado cliente en el exterior. Se encarga de todos los detalles correspondientes al envío de mercaderías. La compensación a sus operaciones se traduce en la inclusión de comisiones en el precio de la mercadería. 1, record 8, Spanish, - agente%20de%20compras
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-12-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- internationally protected person
1, record 9, English, internationally%20protected%20person
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IPP 2, record 9, English, IPP
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(a) A Head of State, including any member of a collegial body performing the functions of a Head of State under the constitution of the State concerned, a Head of Government or a Minister for Foreign Affairs, whenever any such person is in a foreign State, as well as members of his family who accompany him;(b) Any representative or official of a State or any official or other agent of an international organization of an inter-governmental character who, at the time when and in the place where a crime against him, his official premises, his private accommodation or his means of transport is committed, is entitled pursuant to international law to special protection from any attack on his person, freedom or dignity, as well as members of his family forming part of his household. 3, record 9, English, - internationally%20protected%20person
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Note: Art. 1, Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crime against Internationally Protected Persons, Including Diplomatic Agents, 1973. 4, record 9, English, - internationally%20protected%20person
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
internationally protected person: Expression reproduced from the Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 5, record 9, English, - internationally%20protected%20person
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- personne jouissant d'une protection internationale
1, record 9, French, personne%20jouissant%20d%27une%20protection%20internationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- PPI 2, record 9, French, PPI
feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- personne jouissant de la protection internationale 3, record 9, French, personne%20jouissant%20de%20la%20protection%20internationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] tout chef d'État y compris chaque membre d'un organe collégial remplissant en vertu de la constitution de l'État considéré les fonctions de chef d'État; [...] tout chef de gouvernement ou [...] tout ministre des affaires étrangères, lorsqu'une telle personne se trouve dans un État étranger, ainsi que des membres de sa famille qui l'accompagnent, [...] tout représentant, fonctionnaire ou personnalité officielle d'un État et [...] tout fonctionnaire, personnalité officielle ou autre agent d'une organisation intergouvernementale, qui, à la date et au lieu où une infraction est commise contre sa personne, ses locaux officiels, son domicile privé ou ses moyens de transport, a droit conformément au droit international à une protection spéciale contre toute atteinte à sa personne, sa liberté ou sa dignité, ainsi que des membres de sa famille qui font partie de son ménage. 4, record 9, French, - personne%20jouissant%20d%27une%20protection%20internationale
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Note : Art. 1, résolution 3166 dans ONU-14F, 1973, p. 382. 5, record 9, French, - personne%20jouissant%20d%27une%20protection%20internationale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho internacional público
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- persona internacionalmente protegida
1, record 9, Spanish, persona%20internacionalmente%20protegida
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
persona internacionalmente protegida: Expresión reproducida del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 2, record 9, Spanish, - persona%20internacionalmente%20protegida
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-11-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Types of Trade Goods
- Foreign Trade
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- foreign goods 1, record 10, English, foreign%20goods
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the import-and-export agent... handling foreign goods for domestic sale or domestic goods for foreign sale. 1, record 10, English, - foreign%20goods
Record 10, Key term(s)
- foreign good
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Types d'objets de commerce
- Commerce extérieur
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- articles d'importation
1, record 10, French, articles%20d%27importation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- produits étrangers 1, record 10, French, produits%20%C3%A9trangers
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- article d'importation
- produit étranger
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de bienes comerciales
- Comercio exterior
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- bienes procedentes del exterior
1, record 10, Spanish, bienes%20procedentes%20del%20exterior
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- productos extranjeros 2, record 10, Spanish, productos%20extranjeros
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10, Key term(s)
- bien procedente del exterior
- producto extranjero
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-03-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Aberdeen Proving Ground
1, record 11, English, Aberdeen%20Proving%20Ground
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- APG 1, record 11, English, APG
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aberdeen Proving Ground is a large U. S. Army installation(72, 500 acres) located 35 miles northeast of Baltimore, MD, along the Chesapeake Bay. It is the headquarters of the Army Test & Evaluation Command(TECOM). Also based at Aberdeen is the U. S. Army Chemical & Biological Defense Command, which is the Army's executive agent for chemical and biological research, development and acquisition with the Department of Defense. Other facilities at the Aberdeen Proving Ground include the Army Ordnance Center and School, Army Environmental Center, Ballistic Research Laboratory, Human Engineering Laboratory, Combat Systems Test Activity, Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity, Foreign Materiel Intelligence Battalion, and the Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense. 1, record 11, English, - Aberdeen%20Proving%20Ground
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Aberdeen Proving Ground
1, record 11, French, Aberdeen%20Proving%20Ground
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- APG 1, record 11, French, APG
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- polygone d'Aberdeen
- polygone d'essai d'Aberdeen
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-07-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Trade
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- manufacturers' agent
1, record 12, English, manufacturers%27%20agent
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- manufacturer's agent 2, record 12, English, manufacturer%27s%20agent
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sells single, allied, diversified or multi-line products, on commission basis, to wholesale, retail and other establishments for one or more foreign or domestic manufacturers : Performs duties described in the definition for Unit Group 5133, COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. Specializes in selling products as agent for manufacturing companies. Visits manufacturers to persuade them to sell their products through his services. Co-ordinates sales program for products handled. May prepare advertising brochures and other literature. May be designated according to type of products sold; for example, Food Broker 3, record 12, English, - manufacturers%27%20agent
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Official title no. 5133-110 of the Canadian Classification of Occupations. 2, record 12, English, - manufacturers%27%20agent
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce
- Vente
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- agent commercial
1, record 12, French, agent%20commercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- agente commerciale 2, record 12, French, agente%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vend, à la commission, un produit particulier, des produits apparentés ou variés à des magasins de gros, de détail ou à d'autres établissements, pour un ou plusieurs fabricants étrangers ou nationaux : Exécute des tâches analogues à celles qui sont énoncées dans la définition du groupe de base 5133, VOYAGEURS DE COMMERCE. Se spécialise dans la vente de produits en tant que représentant de compagnies manufacturières. Visite des fabricants afin de les convaincre de faire appel à ses services. Organise un programme de vente pour les produits dont il a la représentation. Peut rédiger des brochures publicitaires et d'autres documents. Peut être désigné d'après le type de produits vendus, par exemple : Courtier en denrées alimentaires 3, record 12, French, - agent%20commercial
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation officielle no 5133-110 de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions. 2, record 12, French, - agent%20commercial
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Comercio
- Ventas (Comercialización)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente del fabricante
1, record 12, Spanish, agente%20del%20fabricante
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente que trabaja a base de contrato a largo plazo, vende dentro de un territorio exclusivo, maneja líneas de productos similares, pero que no compiten entre sí, y posee facultades limitadas en cuanto a variar los precios y condiciones de venta. 1, record 12, Spanish, - agente%20del%20fabricante
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-01-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Inspection for Defects (Materials Engineering)
- Petroleum Asphalts
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- solubility test
1, record 13, English, solubility%20test
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most important of the solubility tests... is used to determine the amount of cementing agent present and is particularly useful in the case of native asphalts. [It] guards against [undesirable] foreign materials. 2, record 13, English, - solubility%20test
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Détection des défauts des matériaux
- Bitumes
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- essai de solubilité
1, record 13, French, essai%20de%20solubilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On sépare par trois solvants sélectifs les carbones, les carbènes, les asphaltènes et les malthènes. 2, record 13, French, - essai%20de%20solubilit%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-11-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- export commission house
1, record 14, English, export%20commission%20house
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organization that, for a commission, acts as a purchasing agent for a foreign buyer. 2, record 14, English, - export%20commission%20house
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- commissionnaire à l'exportation
1, record 14, French, commissionnaire%20%C3%A0%20l%27exportation
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- maison de commission à l'exportation 1, record 14, French, maison%20de%20commission%20%C3%A0%20l%27exportation
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-01-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- resident buyer
1, record 15, English, resident%20buyer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An export buying agent is a representative of the foreign buyer or importer who is located in the country of export. The agent offers services in response to the buyer's request, such as identifying potential sellers and negotiating prices. He or she may also review samples and inspect the goods prior to export. The agent is typically compensated by a commission. This is similar to a resident buyer; however, the resident buyer is an employee of the foreign buyer. 1, record 15, English, - resident%20buyer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- acheteur à la commission
1, record 15, French, acheteur%20%C3%A0%20la%20commission
proposal, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-11-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Phraseology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- person empowered
1, record 16, English, person%20empowered
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... in relation to the government of a foreign country or any political subdivision thereof, [agent means] a person empowered to perform a function or duty on behalf of the government of the foreign country or political subdivision, other than a function or duty in connection with the administration or management of the estate or property of a natural person. [Bank Act]. 1, record 16, English, - person%20empowered
Record 16, Key term(s)
- empowered person
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Phraséologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- personne habilitée
1, record 16, French, personne%20habilit%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] à l'égard du gouvernement d'un pays étranger ou d'une de ses subdivisions politiques, [le mandataire est] la personne habilitée, pour le compte de ce gouvernement, à exercer des attributions non reliées à l'administration ou à la gestion de la succession ou des biens d'une personne physique. [Loi sur les banques]. 1, record 16, French, - personne%20habilit%C3%A9e
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-05-22
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- diplomatic rank
1, record 17, English, diplomatic%20rank
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under the counsellors come the diplomatic secretaries, to be carefully distinguished from their secretaries. Their titles are first secretary, second secretary, or third secretary. Though there used to be fourth secretaries, they too have fallen victims to title inflations. Private secretary, though often a key position, is not generally recognized as a diplomatic rank and does not rate inclusion on the Diplomatic List. 1, record 17, English, - diplomatic%20rank
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Diplomatic ranks have significance to protocol officers, receptionists or wives, because it specifies where one sits at an official dinner or marches in a state funeral. But to the career diplomat what is important is the class of the diplomatic agent in the Foreign Service, since this determines his salary. 1, record 17, English, - diplomatic%20rank
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- rang diplomatique
1, record 17, French, rang%20diplomatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas de l'ambassade des États-Unis à Prague, un effectif de sept collaborateurs ayant rang diplomatique, auxquels s'ajoutaient six personnes en qualité de personnel administratif et technique, était apparemment considéré comme suffisant. 1, record 17, French, - rang%20diplomatique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1983-12-08
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Library Science (General)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- serials agent
1, record 18, English, serials%20agent
United States
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(An agent) In the U. S. A., an individual or firm acting as a middleman between librarian and publisher in the acquisition of material. An agent is commonly used in connection with periodical subscriptions, back numbers of periodicals, and foreign publications. 2, record 18, English, - serials%20agent
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- fournisseur des publications en série
1, record 18, French, fournisseur%20des%20publications%20en%20s%C3%A9rie
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- agent des publications en série 1, record 18, French, agent%20des%20publications%20en%20s%C3%A9rie
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Personne qui fournit les publications disponibles généralement sous forme d'abonnement. Renseignement fourni par Jocelyne C.-Beck, chef de la Division des services publics à la Direction de la documentation. 1, record 18, French, - fournisseur%20des%20publications%20en%20s%C3%A9rie
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1977-06-13
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Regulations (Water Transport)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- vessel of foreign registry 1, record 19, English, vessel%20of%20foreign%20registry
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
in the event of an incident involving a vessel of foreign registry, the representative of the country of registry or the vessel' s local agent will be notified. 1, record 19, English, - vessel%20of%20foreign%20registry
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- bâtiment battant pavillon étranger 1, record 19, French, b%C3%A2timent%20battant%20pavillon%20%C3%A9tranger
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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