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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
- Foreign Trade
- Air Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- free zone
1, record 1, English, free%20zone
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- free trade zone 2, record 1, English, free%20trade%20zone
correct
- foreign trade zone 3, record 1, English, foreign%20trade%20zone
correct
- FTZ 4, record 1, English, FTZ
correct
- FTZ 4, record 1, English, FTZ
- customs-free zone 5, record 1, English, customs%2Dfree%20zone
correct
- customs-free area 6, record 1, English, customs%2Dfree%20area
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area where merchandise, whether of domestic or foreign origin, may be admitted, deposited, stored, packed, exhibited, sold, processed or manufactured, and from which such merchandise may be removed to a point outside the territory of the State without being subjected to customs duties, internal consumer taxes or to inspection except for aviation security or for appropriate narcotics control measures. 7, record 1, English, - free%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Merchandise of domestic origin admitted into a free zone may be deemed to be exported. When removed from a free zone into the territory of the State, the merchandise is subjected to customs and other required entry procedures. 7, record 1, English, - free%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
free zone: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 8, record 1, English, - free%20zone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
- Commerce extérieur
- Transport aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone franche
1, record 1, French, zone%20franche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone où des marchandises, qu'elles soient d'origine nationale ou étrangère, peuvent être admises, déposées, entreposées, conditionnées, exposées, mises en vente, traitées ou manufacturées, et d'où elles peuvent être transportées vers un point situé hors du territoire de l'État, en franchise de droits de douane, de droits intérieurs de consommation, ou, sauf aux fins de la sûreté de l'aviation ou aux fins d'application des mesures appropriées de contrôle des stupéfiants, sans être soumises à aucune inspection. 2, record 1, French, - zone%20franche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les marchandises d'origine nationale admises dans une zone franche peuvent être considérées comme étant exportées. Lorsqu'elles sont retirées de la zone franche et pénétrent dans le territoire de l'État, les marchandises sont sujettes aux formalités douanières et autres formalités d'entrée requises. 2, record 1, French, - zone%20franche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone franche : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 1, French, - zone%20franche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
- Comercio exterior
- Transporte aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona franca
1, record 1, Spanish, zona%20franca
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- zona libre 2, record 1, Spanish, zona%20libre
correct, feminine noun
- zona de comercio exterior 2, record 1, Spanish, zona%20de%20comercio%20exterior
correct, feminine noun
- zona de libre importación 2, record 1, Spanish, zona%20de%20libre%20importaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- zona comercial franca 2, record 1, Spanish, zona%20comercial%20franca
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Área donde las mercancías, ya sean de origen nacional o extranjero, pueden admitirse, depositarse, almacenarse, empacarse, exponerse, venderse, someterse a tratamiento industrial o fabricarse, y desde donde tales mercancías pueden llevarse a un punto fuera del territorio del Estado sin estar sujetas a derechos de aduanas, ni a impuestos internos de consumo, ni a inspección, excepto para aplicar medidas de seguridad de la aviación o medidas apropiadas para el control de estupefacientes. 3, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20franca
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las mercancías de origen nacional admitidas en una zona franca podrán considerarse como exportadas. Cuando se trasladen de la zona franca al territorio del Estado, las mercancías se someterán a los trámites de aduanas y a los demás procedimientos exigidos para la entrada. 3, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20franca
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zona franca: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20franca
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- non-returnable good
1, record 2, English, non%2Dreturnable%20good
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Non-returnable goods consist of the following(subject to seller's discretion) :Merchandise sold on a non-returnable basis, marked non-returnable, free goods or with similar markings or special label. 2, record 2, English, - non%2Dreturnable%20good
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non-returnable good: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 2, English, - non%2Dreturnable%20good
Record 2, Key term(s)
- non-returnable goods
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vente
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- article non retournable
1, record 2, French, article%20non%20retournable
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Games of Chance
- Lotteries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slot machine
1, record 3, English, slot%20machine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- automatic machine 2, record 3, English, automatic%20machine
correct
- one-armed bandit 3, record 3, English, one%2Darmed%20bandit
correct, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... any automatic machine or slot machine(a) that is used or intended to be used for any purpose other than vending merchandise or services, or(b) that is used or intended to be used for the purpose of vending merchandise or services if(i) the result of one of any number of operations of the machine is a matter of chance or uncertainty to the operator,(ii) as a result of a given number of successive operations by the operator the machine produces different results, or(iii) on any operation of the machine it discharges or emits a slug or token, but does not include an automatic machine or slot machine that dispenses as prizes only one or more free games on that machine. 2, record 3, English, - slot%20machine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de hasard
- Loteries
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil à sous
1, record 3, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20sous
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- machine automatique 2, record 3, French, machine%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
- machine à sous 3, record 3, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20sous
correct, feminine noun
- bandit manchot 3, record 3, French, bandit%20manchot
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] toute machine automatique ou appareil à sous : a) employé ou destiné à être employé pour toute fin autre que la vente de marchandises ou de services; b) employé ou destiné à être employé pour la vente de marchandises ou de services si, selon le cas : (i) le résultat de l’une de n’importe quel nombre d’opérations de la machine est une affaire de hasard ou d’incertitude pour l’opérateur, (ii) en conséquence d’un nombre donné d’opérations successives par l’opérateur, l’appareil produit des résultats différents, (iii) lors d’une opération quelconque de l’appareil, celui-ci émet ou laisse échapper des piécettes ou jetons. La présente définition exclut une machine automatique ou un appareil à sous qui ne donne en prix qu’une ou plusieurs parties gratuites. 2, record 3, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20sous
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos de azar
- Loterías
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tragamonedas
1, record 3, Spanish, tragamonedas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- tragaperras 1, record 3, Spanish, tragaperras
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sustantivo considerado como singular. 2, record 3, Spanish, - tragamonedas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Tragamonedas : se usa con género masculino en algunos países de Latinoamérica tales como México, Venezuela y Perú. 2, record 3, Spanish, - tragamonedas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- affinity-group credit card
1, record 4, English, affinity%2Dgroup%20credit%20card
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- affinity credit card 2, record 4, English, affinity%20credit%20card
correct
- affinity-group card 1, record 4, English, affinity%2Dgroup%20card
correct
- affinity card 3, record 4, English, affinity%20card
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A credit card for the members of a group who share a well-defined common interest, the card entitling the bearer to discounts or other financial or travel benefits. 1, record 4, English, - affinity%2Dgroup%20credit%20card
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... those benefiting from frequent-flyer programs will be able to build mileage bonuses by using affinity credit cards for purchases of merchandise, as well as for spending at hotels and car rental agencies. Whenever such a card is used, the buyer automatically gets free mileage credit with the airline linked to the card-issuing company. 4, record 4, English, - affinity%2Dgroup%20credit%20card
Record 4, Key term(s)
- affinity group card
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carte affinité
1, record 4, French, carte%20affinit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- carte d'affinité 2, record 4, French, carte%20d%27affinit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- carte-affinité 3, record 4, French, carte%2Daffinit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte de crédit assortie d'une entente promotionnelle avec un organisme affilié (souvent un organisme de bienfaisance ou sans but lucratif). Le logo du groupe en question figure sur la carte et le groupe reçoit généralement un pourcentage des ventes effectuées au moyen de la carte. 2, record 4, French, - carte%20affinit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
au pluriel : cartes affinité. 4, record 4, French, - carte%20affinit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- administrative obstacle 1, record 5, English, administrative%20obstacle
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Administrative and bureaucratic requirements aimed at limiting free importation of merchandise. 1, record 5, English, - administrative%20obstacle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
administrative obstacle: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 5, English, - administrative%20obstacle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- barrière administrative
1, record 5, French, barri%C3%A8re%20administrative
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exigence de formalités administratives ou bureaucratiques dans le but de limiter la libre circulation de marchandises. 1, record 5, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20administrative
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barrière administrative : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 5, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20administrative
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- barrera administrativa
1, record 5, Spanish, barrera%20administrativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exigencia de requisitos administrativos y burocráticos con ánimo de limitar la libre importación de mercancías. 1, record 5, Spanish, - barrera%20administrativa
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barrera administrativa: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 5, Spanish, - barrera%20administrativa
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- technical obstacle 1, record 6, English, technical%20obstacle
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Requirement that imported merchandise meets the technical regulations and quality specifications of the importing country, particularly when the differences are artificial and the idea is to restrict free trade. 1, record 6, English, - technical%20obstacle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
technical obstacle: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 6, English, - technical%20obstacle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- barrière technique
1, record 6, French, barri%C3%A8re%20technique
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exigence que les marchandises importées soient ajustées aux règlements techniques et spécifications de qualité du pays importateur, particulièrement quand les différences sont artificielles et qu'il existe des complications pour le libre-échange. 1, record 6, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20technique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barrière technique : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 6, French, - barri%C3%A8re%20technique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- barrera técnica
1, record 6, Spanish, barrera%20t%C3%A9cnica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exigencia de que las mercancías importadas se ajusten a los reglamentos técnicos y especificaciones de calidad del país importador, especialmente cuando las diferencias son artificiales y existe ánimo de dificultar el libre comercio. 1, record 6, Spanish, - barrera%20t%C3%A9cnica
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barrera técnica: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 6, Spanish, - barrera%20t%C3%A9cnica
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