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GENERAL DUTY TRAFFIC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ports
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- port authority
1, record 1, English, port%20authority
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- port administration 2, record 1, English, port%20administration
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A State or municipal ... body, which is largely responsible for the tasks of construction, administration and sometimes the operation of port facilities and, in certain circumstances, for security. 3, record 1, English, - port%20authority
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Canada Marine Act gives Canadian port authorities the general duty to take appropriate measures for the maintenance of order and the safety of persons and property at their ports, and powers to control ship traffic for the purposes of promoting safe and efficient navigation and environmental protection. 4, record 1, English, - port%20authority
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ports
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- administration portuaire
1, record 1, French, administration%20portuaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- autorité portuaire 2, record 1, French, autorit%C3%A9%20portuaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme local[, municipal ou national] chargé de la gestion d'un port. 3, record 1, French, - administration%20portuaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Loi maritime du Canada confère aux administrations portuaires canadiennes l'obligation générale de prendre les mesures appropriées pour maintenir l'ordre et la sécurité des gens et des marchandises dans leurs ports et les pouvoirs pour contrôler le trafic maritime dans le but de veiller à la sécurité et à l'efficacité de la navigation et à la protection de l'environnement. 4, record 1, French, - administration%20portuaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertos
- Comercio exterior
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoridad portuaria
1, record 1, Spanish, autoridad%20portuaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- administración de puerto 2, record 1, Spanish, administraci%C3%B3n%20de%20puerto
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
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- post
1, record 2, English, post
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fixed post 1, record 2, English, fixed%20post
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fixed point or location to which an officer is assigned for duty, such as(1) an intersection or crosswalk for traffic duty;(2) a spot or location for general guard duty, observation, and surveillance or for the apprehension of a person wanted for, or about to commit, a crime... 1, record 2, English, - post
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poste fixe
1, record 2, French, poste%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le territoire que le gardien est chargé de surveiller peut correspondre à celui de tout le poste de police ou ne comporter qu'un pâté de maisons ou être un poste fixe, par exemple, faction devant un poste de police ou un consulat. 1, record 2, French, - poste%20fixe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Policía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- plantón
1, record 2, Spanish, plant%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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