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MATTER DEBATE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- Space Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flatness problem
1, record 1, English, flatness%20problem
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- oldness problem 2, record 1, English, oldness%20problem
correct
- flatness-oldness problem 3, record 1, English, flatness%2Doldness%20problem
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is no known reason for the density of the Universe to be so close to the critical density, and this appears to be an unacceptably strange coincidence in the view of most astronomers. Hence the flatness "problem". Many attempts have been made to explain the flatness problem, and modern theories now include the idea of inflation which predicts the observed flatness of the Universe. However, not all scientists have accepted inflation, and the matter remains a subject of much debate and research. 4, record 1, English, - flatness%20problem
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Physique spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- problème de la platitude
1, record 1, French, probl%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20platitude
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- problème de la planéité 2, record 1, French, probl%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20plan%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 2, English, inquiry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure used for the purpose of drawing the attention of the Senate, through debate, to a particular matter. 1, record 2, English, - inquiry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An inquiry does not lead to a decision of the Senate and is dropped from the Order Paper once debate concludes. 1, record 2, English, - inquiry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- interpellation
1, record 2, French, interpellation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure visant à attirer l’attention du Sénat sur une question particulière au moyen d’un débat. 1, record 2, French, - interpellation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’interpellation ne mène pas à une décision du Sénat et elle est rayée du Feuilleton une fois le débat terminé. 1, record 2, French, - interpellation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- interpelación
1, record 2, Spanish, interpelaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fair comment
1, record 3, English, fair%20comment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fair comment on matters of public concern or interest is protected from liability for defamation provided it is based on fact. These matters fall within two main categories; first those in which the public has a legitimate interest, such as government activity, political debate, proposals by public figures, and public affairs generally; second, works of art displayed in public such as theatrical performances, music and literature. In a democratic and culturally vibrant society, a discussion of these matters must be unfettered. In the case of the former, the public has an interest by reason of the nature of the subject matter. With regard to the latter, the objects of the comment have voluntarily submitted their deeds to public scrutiny. 2, record 3, English, - fair%20comment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commentaire loyal
1, record 3, French, commentaire%20loyal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est possible de faire un commentaire loyal sur des questions d'intérêt public sans risquer d'être tenu responsable pour diffamation, pourvu que ce commentaire soit fondé sur des faits. Ces questions se répartissent en deux catégories : premièrement, celles qui présentent un intérêt légitime pour le public, comme les activités gouvernementales, les débats politiques, les propositions avancées par les personnalités publiques et les affaires publiques en général; deuxièmement, les œuvres artistiques présentées au public, comme les pièces de théâtre, la musique et la littérature. Le débat sur ces questions ne peut être limité dans une société sur les plans démocratique et culturel. En ce qui concerne la première catégorie, l'intérêt du public ressort de la nature même des questions traitées; quant à la deuxième, les œuvres qui font l'objet de commentaires sont volontairement soumises par leur auteur à l'appréciation du public. 2, record 3, French, - commentaire%20loyal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de ilícitos civiles (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sana crítica
1, record 3, Spanish, sana%20cr%C3%ADtica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- emergency debate
1, record 4, English, emergency%20debate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A debate held on a motion to adjourn, devoted to the discussion of a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration. 2, record 4, English, - emergency%20debate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When a Member requests an emergency debate, the Speaker decides whether or not the request will be granted; after weighing certain criteria such as whether the matter relates to a genuine emergency and whether it can be dealt with by the House in another way. 3, record 4, English, - emergency%20debate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- débat d'urgence
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9bat%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Débat sur une motion d'ajournement consacré à la discussion d'une affaire déterminée et importante et dont l'étude s'impose d'urgence. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9bat%20d%27urgence
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand un député demande un débat d'urgence, le Président décide s'il accepte ou non la demande en tenant compte de certains critères comme si l'affaire concerne vraiment une urgence et si la Chambre peut être saisie de l'affaire d'une autre manière. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9bat%20d%27urgence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- debate de urgencia
1, record 4, Spanish, debate%20de%20urgencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Debate que se entabla al presentar una moción para levantar la sesión, dedicado a la discusión de un asunto específico importante que debe ser examinado de forma urgente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - debate%20de%20urgencia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuando un diputado solicita un debate de urgencia, el Presidente de la Cámara decide si acepta o no la solicitud teniendo en cuenta una serie de criterios, tales como si el asunto tiene que ver con una urgencia real y si la Cámara puede tramitarlo de algún otro modo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - debate%20de%20urgencia
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
- Translation (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- prima facie case of privilege
1, record 5, English, prima%20facie%20case%20of%20privilege
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- prima facie question of privilege 2, record 5, English, prima%20facie%20question%20of%20privilege
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
one where the evidence on its face as outlined by the Member is sufficiently strong for the House to be asked to debate the matter and to send it to a committee to investigate whether the privileges of the House have been breached or a contempt has occurred and report to the House 3, record 5, English, - prima%20facie%20case%20of%20privilege
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prima facie: in italics 4, record 5, English, - prima%20facie%20case%20of%20privilege
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- question de privilège fondée de prime abord
1, record 5, French, question%20de%20privil%C3%A8ge%20fond%C3%A9e%20de%20prime%20abord
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- question de privilège fondée à première vue 1, record 5, French, question%20de%20privil%C3%A8ge%20fond%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20premi%C3%A8re%20vue
correct, feminine noun
- matière à question de privilège 2, record 5, French, mati%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20question%20de%20privil%C3%A8ge
correct, feminine noun
- question de privilège à première vue 3, record 5, French, question%20de%20privil%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20premi%C3%A8re%20vue
feminine noun
- à première vue, un cas d'outrage au Parlement 3, record 5, French, %C3%A0%20premi%C3%A8re%20vue%2C%20un%20cas%20d%27outrage%20au%20Parlement
- à première vue, atteinte au privilège 3, record 5, French, %C3%A0%20premi%C3%A8re%20vue%2C%20atteinte%20au%20privil%C3%A8ge
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En termes parlementaires, une question de privilège est fondée à première vue lorsque les faits, tels qu'exposés par le député, sont suffisamment graves pour que la Chambre soit invitée à discuter de l'affaire et à la renvoyer à un comité, qui sera chargé de faire enquête pour déterminer s'il y a eu outrage ou atteinte aux privilèges de la Chambre, et d'en faire rapport. 1, record 5, French, - question%20de%20privil%C3%A8ge%20fond%C3%A9e%20de%20prime%20abord
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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