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GOOD OFFICES [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Constitutional Law
- The Executive (Constitutional Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- during good behaviour
1, record 1, English, during%20good%20behaviour
correct, adjective phrase, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- during good behavior 2, record 1, English, during%20good%20behavior
adjective phrase
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During good behavior, while (or so long as) one conducts one’s self with integrity and fidelity or with propriety. 3, record 1, English, - during%20good%20behaviour
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. 4, record 1, English, - during%20good%20behaviour
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appointment during good behaviour. 5, record 1, English, - during%20good%20behaviour
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Behavior is the mode in which we have or bear ourselves in the presence of others or toward them; ... Behavior respects our manner of acting in particular cases ... 3, record 1, English, - during%20good%20behaviour
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Droit constitutionnel
- Pouvoir exécutif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- à titre inamovible
1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20titre%20inamovible
correct, adjective phrase, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sous réserve de révocation motivée 2, record 1, French, sous%20r%C3%A9serve%20de%20r%C3%A9vocation%20motiv%C3%A9e
correct, adjective phrase
- sauf forfaiture 3, record 1, French, sauf%20forfaiture
adjective phrase
- tant qu'on en est digne 4, record 1, French, tant%20qu%27on%20en%20est%20digne
avoid, adjective phrase
- sauf mauvaise conduite 4, record 1, French, sauf%20mauvaise%20conduite
avoid, adjective phrase
- durant bonne conduite 5, record 1, French, durant%20bonne%20conduite
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomination à titre inamovible 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20titre%20inamovible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
forfaiture : Tout crime commis [...] dans l'exercice de ses fonctions [...] 7, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20titre%20inamovible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Éviter [durant bonne conduite], calque de l'anglais «during good behaviour». Cette expression signifie que le titulaire du poste pourra le conserver pendant toute la durée de son mandat, sauf faute grave pouvant justifier sa destitution. Plutôt qu'«occuper une charge» [durant bonne conduite], on dira «occuper une charge à titre inamovible»; de même, on parlera de l'«inamovibilité des juges» plutôt que de la «nomination des juges [pour bonne conduite]». Voir «bon plaisir» ci-dessous pour la nomination «à titre amovible». 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20titre%20inamovible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fraseología
- Derecho constitucional
- Poder ejecutivo (Derecho constitucional)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- siempre que su conducta sea intachable
1, record 1, Spanish, siempre%20que%20su%20conducta%20sea%20intachable
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
- Foreign Trade
- Diplomacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- good offices
1, record 2, English, good%20offices
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dispute settlement procedure in which a respected third party or a neutral State acting on request or at its own discretion seeks through diplomatic means to persuade the disputing parties to meet and resume direct negotiation. 2, record 2, English, - good%20offices
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A theoretical distinction exists between good offices and mediation. The difference between them is that whereas good offices consist in various kinds of action tending to call negotiations between the conflicting States into existence, mediation consists in direct conduct of negotiations between the parties at issue on the basis of proposals made by the mediator. 3, record 2, English, - good%20offices
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
good offices : Term and context reproduced from the Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 4, record 2, English, - good%20offices
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
- Commerce extérieur
- Diplomatie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bons offices
1, record 2, French, bons%20offices
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enfin, les membres du Conseil de sécurité ont souligné l'intérêt croissant que suscite la diplomatie préventive en tant que moyen prometteur et peu coûteux de règlement pacifique des différends et ont donc salué le rôle que joue le Centre régional des Nations Unies pour la diplomatie préventive, notamment par le biais de la médiation et des bons offices, dans la détection et le règlement des situations de crise, ainsi que dans le développement de la coopération régionale. 2, record 2, French, - bons%20offices
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho internacional público
- Comercio exterior
- Diplomacia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- buenos oficios
1, record 2, Spanish, buenos%20oficios
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ofrecimiento de una tercera potencia para mediar entre dos Estados a fin de que resuelvan sus litigios ... 2, record 2, Spanish, - buenos%20oficios
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
buenos oficios: Expresión y definición reproducidas del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 3, record 2, Spanish, - buenos%20oficios
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
- Treaties and Conventions
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- protocol of signature
1, record 3, English, protocol%20of%20signature
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The protocol of signature shall be drawn up through the good offices of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2, record 3, English, - protocol%20of%20signature
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
- Traités et alliances
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- procès-verbal de signature
1, record 3, French, proc%C3%A8s%2Dverbal%20de%20signature
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- protocole de signature 2, record 3, French, protocole%20de%20signature
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le procès-verbal de signature sera dressé par les soins du Ministère des Affaires Étrangères de Belgique. 3, record 3, French, - proc%C3%A8s%2Dverbal%20de%20signature
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
- International Public Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- political dispute
1, record 4, English, political%20dispute
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nonjusticiable dispute 1, record 4, English, nonjusticiable%20dispute
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nonjusticiable disputes are those to which techniques of political settlement are applied by bilateral diplomacy, good offices, mediation, inquiry, or conciliation. 1, record 4, English, - political%20dispute
Record 4, Key term(s)
- non-justiciable dispute
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
- Droit international public
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- différend d'ordre politique
1, record 4, French, diff%C3%A9rend%20d%27ordre%20politique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- différend politique 2, record 4, French, diff%C3%A9rend%20politique
correct, masculine noun
- conflit politique 3, record 4, French, conflit%20politique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] différend consistant en une opposition d'intérêts sans contestation de droit ou se superposant à une contestation préalable de droit [...] 1, record 4, French, - diff%C3%A9rend%20d%27ordre%20politique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'oppose à l'expression «différend d'ordre juridique». 1, record 4, French, - diff%C3%A9rend%20d%27ordre%20politique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones internacionales
- Derecho internacional público
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- disputa política
1, record 4, Spanish, disputa%20pol%C3%ADtica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- controversia política 2, record 4, Spanish, controversia%20pol%C3%ADtica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ello puede facilitar jurídica, política y, sobre todo, psicológicamente, lo que una autoridad en la materia ha definido como “la disputa política entre dos partes -los palestinos y los israelíes- en una tierra que los judíos, cristianos y musulmanes consideran como sagrada”. 1, record 4, Spanish, - disputa%20pol%C3%ADtica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-07-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Fire-Fighting Services
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal
1, record 5, English, Fire%20Services%20Exemplary%20Service%20Medal
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal, created on August 29, 1985, honours members of a recognized Canadian fire service who have completed 20 years of service, ten years of which have been served in the performance of duties involving potential risks, and were employed on or after the date of creation of the Medal. Recognized fire services include Canadian fire departments, fire marshal' s offices, fire commissioners’ offices and the Canadian Forces fire services. Exemplary service is characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency. 1, record 5, English, - Fire%20Services%20Exemplary%20Service%20Medal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Service d'incendie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Médaille de pompiers pour services distingués
1, record 5, French, M%C3%A9daille%20de%20pompiers%20pour%20services%20distingu%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Médaille de pompiers pour services distingués a été créée le 29 août 1985 pour honorer les membres d'un service, dont 10 ans au moins dans des fonctions qui comportent des risques potentiels, et qui travaillent depuis la création de la médaille ou après. Les services d'incendie reconnus comprennent les départements d'incendie, les bureaux des commissaires d'incendie et les services d'incendie des Forces canadiennes. Les services distingués de définissent par une conduite irréprochable et un travail effectué avec zèle et efficacité. 1, record 5, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20de%20pompiers%20pour%20services%20distingu%C3%A9s
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-10-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Intergovernmental Programs
- Labour and Employment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Working Holiday Program (United Kingdom)
1, record 6, English, Working%20Holiday%20Program%20%28United%20Kingdom%29
correct, intergovernmental
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Working Holiday Program(United Kingdom) enables Canadian students and non-students to holiday in the United Kingdom for an extended period of time and to work occasionally to cover incidental expenses. No employer-specific work permit is issued to Canadians under this program. Canadian citizens can remain up to two years. Jobs are usually available in retail, offices, and pubs and other hospitality/service establishments. To be eligible, candidates must be Commonwealth citizens 17 to 27 years of age and must demonstrate a good working knowledge of English. 1, record 6, English, - Working%20Holiday%20Program%20%28United%20Kingdom%29
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Working Holiday Program in United Kingdom
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes intergouvernementaux
- Travail et emploi
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme vacances-travail (Royaume-Uni)
1, record 6, French, Programme%20vacances%2Dtravail%20%28Royaume%2DUni%29
correct, masculine noun, intergovernmental
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grâce au Programme vacances-travail (Royaume-Uni), les étudiants et non-étudiants canadiens peuvent voyager au Royaume-Uni pendant une période prolongée, tout en ayant la possibilité d'occuper un emploi à l'occasion pour payer leurs dépenses de voyage. Le programme ne permet pas aux Canadiens d'obtenir un permis de travail pour un emploi spécifique. Les citoyens canadiens peuvent demeurer jusqu'à deux ans au Royaume-Uni. Les emplois qui leur sont offerts sont habituellement dans les magasins de détail, les bureaux, les «pubs» ainsi que dans le secteur de l'hôtellerie. Pour pouvoir participer à ce programme, vous devez être âgé de 17 à 27 ans, avoir la citoyenneté d'un pays membre du Commonwealth et démontrer une bonne connaissance pratique de l'anglais. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20vacances%2Dtravail%20%28Royaume%2DUni%29
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Programme vacances/travail (Royaume-Uni)
- Programme vacances et travail au Royaume-Uni
- Programme vacances-travail au Royaume-Uni
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- peace overture
1, record 7, English, peace%20overture
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- overture of peace 2, record 7, English, overture%20of%20peace
correct
- peace offer 1, record 7, English, peace%20offer
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Overtures of peace may be made by either belligerent, or by aneutral, or by a state acting as a passive ally of either belligerent or a neutral power may act as a mediator or interpose its good offices. 2, record 7, English, - peace%20overture
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- offre de paix
1, record 7, French, offre%20de%20paix
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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