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GOOD DEFENSE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Legal Actions
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- defense of inequitable conduct
1, record 1, English, defense%20of%20inequitable%20conduct
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defense to an action for patent infringement made by charging the plaintiff with breaching the duty of candor and good faith. 2, record 1, English, - defense%20of%20inequitable%20conduct
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The defense of inequitable conduct applies when the patent applicant has made a material misstatement or omission with intent to deceive. 3, record 1, English, - defense%20of%20inequitable%20conduct
Record 1, Key term(s)
- defence of inequitable conduct
- inequitable conduct defence
- inequitable conduct defense
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Actions en justice
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défense de conduite inéquitable
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20de%20conduite%20in%C3%A9quitable
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- WM system
1, record 2, English, WM%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- WM 2, record 2, English, WM
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although this system is outdated nowadays, it has an excellent balance between attack and defense, provides for good support, maintains depth, and allows players to attack on a wider front. The system is so named because the distribution of players on the field forms a pattern that looks like the letters W and M... Although several modern systems are now available and more popular, the WM system is still an effective attacking formation, especially if a team has a powerful center forward or striker, two fast wingers, and clever inside forwards and halfbacks. 3, record 2, English, - WM%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système WM
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20WM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est vers le milieu du XXe siècle qu'apparait la première tactique de jeu; c'était le système WM. Le gardien peut s'aventurer loin de sa cage. Deux demis et deux inters forment un quadrilatère au milieu; il y a aussi quatre défenseurs alignés et deux attaquants. Le système s'appelle WM car ces deux lettres sont obtenues en traçant une première ligne passant par les défenseurs (W) et une seconde traversant toute l'attaque (M). 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20WM
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- low defense 1, record 3, English, low%20defense
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The men's final was a solid defensive display, with good low defense being played by... around strong blocking from... 1, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Obviously in volleyball there are some key areas to focus upon: cardio-vascular (stamina); thighs and hamstrings (for jumping and low defense)... 2, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Good volleyball defense position involves the backcourt player being on the balls of the feet, in medium or low body position, with the body forward, and with the hips low. You should never touch the floor before your arms make contact with the ball. Lunge, sprawl, roll, or dive as a last resort. 3, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défense basse
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9fense%20basse
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l’entraînement de la défense basse, on pourrait distinguer les étapes suivantes : - L’entraînement de la posture de défense- L’entraînement du déplacement - L’entraînement de la position sur le terrain en relation avec les tempos d’attaque - Défendre des balles fortes - La coopération avec les autres joueurs et le concept tactique. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20basse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clean hands doctrine
1, record 4, English, clean%20hands%20doctrine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- clean-hands doctrine 2, record 4, English, clean%2Dhands%20doctrine
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The principle that a party cannot seek equitable relief or assert an equitable defense if that party has violated an equitable principle such as good faith. 2, record 4, English, - clean%20hands%20doctrine
Record 4, Key term(s)
- doctrine of clean hands
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- doctrine des mains propres
1, record 4, French, doctrine%20des%20mains%20propres
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- théorie des mains propres 2, record 4, French, th%C3%A9orie%20des%20mains%20propres
correct, feminine noun
- théorie des mains nettes 3, record 4, French, th%C3%A9orie%20des%20mains%20nettes
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant qu'un tribunal n'ordonne la liquidation forcée d'une compagnie, il s'assurera que la personne qui demande cette liquidation est elle-même sans blâme (doctrine des «mains propres»), c'est-à-dire que le motif invoqué n'a pas pris naissance par sa faute [...] 4, record 4, French, - doctrine%20des%20mains%20propres
Record 4, Key term(s)
- doctrine des mains nettes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-11-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Publication and Bookselling
- Advertising Media
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- insert article
1, record 5, English, insert%20article
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- inset article 2, record 5, English, inset%20article
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This is important not only because of the article itself, but it is important because of the insert article entitled "Syllabus Case Study: The Forest of Rhetoric: A Learning Portal Stands Out in its Field." This "Case Study" illustrates how knowledge portals should be authored. 1, record 5, English, - insert%20article
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Also includes an inset article called "Your best defense is a good audit" that says, in summary, that keeping close tabs on software in your organization sends the clear message that you are a respecter of copyright laws. 2, record 5, English, - insert%20article
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Édition et librairie
- Supports publicitaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- article encart
1, record 5, French, article%20encart
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- article en médaillon 1, record 5, French, article%20en%20m%C3%A9daillon
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-02-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- distribution of contributory negligence 1, record 6, English, distribution%20of%20contributory%20negligence
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contributory negligence : In law, behaviour that contributes to one's own injury or loss and fails to meet the standard of prudence that one should observe for one's own good. Contributory negligence of the plaintiff is frequently pleaded in defense to a charge of negligence. 2, record 6, English, - distribution%20of%20contributory%20negligence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- compensation de fautes
1, record 6, French, compensation%20de%20fautes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On craindrait avec raison que la république, avant d'avoir porté son gouvernement à sa perfection, ne fût détournée de ses affaires domestiques par des guerres considérables, si la fortune qui veille à son sort ne faisait une compensation des fautes du sénat et des tribunes. 2, record 6, French, - compensation%20de%20fautes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source historique et par conséquent on y trouve parfois des termes ou des tournures d'ancien français. 3, record 6, French, - compensation%20de%20fautes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamento procesal
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- compensación de culpas
1, record 6, Spanish, compensaci%C3%B3n%20de%20culpas
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valoración de la culpa concurrente de la víctima para determinar la del causante del daño. 1, record 6, Spanish, - compensaci%C3%B3n%20de%20culpas
Record 7 - internal organization data 1979-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- controlled breakout
1, record 7, English, controlled%20breakout
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The biggest problem in using controlled breakouts is that the play comes to a complete stop in the defensive zone, allowing the opposition a good opportunity to forecheck aggressively, or set up a strong defense against the potential breakout. 1, record 7, English, - controlled%20breakout
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- échappée contrôlée
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9chapp%C3%A9e%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
avoid, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sortie de zone contrôlée 2, record 7, French, sortie%20de%20zone%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le plus grand problème en matière d'échappée contrôlée, est que le jeu s'arrête complètement dans la zone défensive, permettant ainsi à l'équipe adverse de préparer une solide défense ou de réagir fortement face à une échappée éventuelle. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9chapp%C3%A9e%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«sortie de zone contrôlée» : Selon M. Parayne de l'Association canadienne de hockey amateur «breakout» est une sortie de zone et non une échappée qui est l'équivalent de «breakaway». 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9chapp%C3%A9e%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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