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PROOF AUTHORITY [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Military Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- certify
1, record 1, English, certify
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- cert 2, record 1, English, cert
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- authenticate 3, record 1, English, authenticate
correct
- validate 4, record 1, English, validate
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To give authority to by proof, attestation, or formalities required by law. 5, record 1, English, - certify
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Chief Electoral Officer shall ... validate it by indicating on it the name of the electoral district that includes the place of ordinary residence shown in the statement ... 6, record 1, English, - certify
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
certify; cert: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 7, record 1, English, - certify
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Droit militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- authentifier
1, record 1, French, authentifier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- certifier authentique 2, record 1, French, certifier%20authentique
correct
- certifier 3, record 1, French, certifier
correct, officially approved
- cert 4, record 1, French, cert
correct, officially approved
- cert 4, record 1, French, cert
- certifier conforme 5, record 1, French, certifier%20conforme
correct
- légaliser 6, record 1, French, l%C3%A9galiser
- valider 7, record 1, French, valider
- authentiquer 2, record 1, French, authentiquer
obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le directeur général des élections la certifie par l'inscription du nom de la circonscription dans laquelle est situé le lieu de résidence habituelle qui est inscrit dans la déclaration [...] 8, record 1, French, - authentifier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
certifier; cert : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 9, record 1, French, - authentifier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho probatorio
- Derecho militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- autenticar
1, record 1, Spanish, autenticar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- refrendar 2, record 1, Spanish, refrendar
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorizar o legalizar algún documento o cosa, por quien tenga poder para ello. 3, record 1, Spanish, - autenticar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- implied warranty of authority
1, record 2, English, implied%20warranty%20of%20authority
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the agent will still be liable even without proof of fraud, for breach of the implied warranty of authority and this liability exists whether the "agent" is acting negligently, or in good faith and under the honest, but mistaken belief that he is contracting with the authority of another person, not on his own behalf as principal. 1, record 2, English, - implied%20warranty%20of%20authority
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- garantie implicite d'autorité
1, record 2, French, garantie%20implicite%20d%27autorit%C3%A9
correct, feminine 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 2015-05-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- negligent wrongdoing
1, record 3, English, negligent%20wrongdoing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The different treatment accorded to inevitable accident and unavoidable mistake could be superficially explained on the ground that... [the courts] found little authority standing in the way of transforming trespass into a remedy requiring proof of intentional or negligent wrongdoing. 1, record 3, English, - negligent%20wrongdoing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agissements négligents
1, record 3, French, agissements%20n%C3%A9gligents
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agissements négligents : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 3, French, - agissements%20n%C3%A9gligents
Record 3, Key term(s)
- agissement négligent
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-05-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
- Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, and Shows
- Urban Development
- Training of Personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- local authority search
1, record 4, English, local%20authority%20search
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A local authority search is, in fact, an established and invariable part of any conveyance-a "clear search" is fundamental to proof of good title. 1, record 4, English, - local%20authority%20search
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most common conveyancing search is the "local authority search". It is normally requisitioned by conveyancers acting on behalf of clients purchasing (or selling) property. This information is obtained from the local authority within which the property is situated. 1, record 4, English, - local%20authority%20search
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
- Salons, foires et expositions (Commerce)
- Développement urbain
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- recherche auprès de l'administration locale
1, record 4, French, recherche%20aupr%C3%A8s%20de%20l%27administration%20locale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- warranty of authority
1, record 5, English, warranty%20of%20authority
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the agent will still be liable even without proof of fraud, for breach of the implied warranty of authority and this liability exists whether the "agent" is acting negligently, or in good faith and under the honest, but mistaken belief that he is contracting with the authority of another person, not on his own behalf as principal. 1, record 5, English, - warranty%20of%20authority
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- garantie d'autorité
1, record 5, French, garantie%20d%27autorit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-12-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Legal Documents
- Aboriginal Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- legal burden of proof
1, record 6, English, legal%20burden%20of%20proof
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The First Nation argues that if, as we have found, the Alexis Band was vulnerable in its dealings with Calgary Power, the legal burden of proof shifts to the more powerful party to establish the providence of the transaction, citing as authority the Supreme Court of Canada's case of Norberg... 2, record 6, English, - legal%20burden%20of%20proof
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alexis First Nation Inquiry TransAlta Utilities Rights of Way Claim (March 2003). 2, record 6, English, - legal%20burden%20of%20proof
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Documents juridiques
- Droit autochtone
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fardeau légal de preuve
1, record 6, French, fardeau%20l%C3%A9gal%20de%20preuve
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enquête sur la revendication de la Première Nation d'Alexis relative aux emprises accordées à TransAlta Utilities (Mars 2003). 2, record 6, French, - fardeau%20l%C3%A9gal%20de%20preuve
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-07-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- class privilege
1, record 7, English, class%20privilege
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This is particularly true upon a consideration of the House of Lords’ holding in Conway v. Rimmer, that there is a heavy burden of proof on any public authority asserting a claim for class privilege.(Sopinka & Lederman, p. 250) 1, record 7, English, - class%20privilege
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gibson J., however, did not deal with the substance of the claim. He dealt only with the procedure to be followed under s. 41 of the Federal Court Act when the Crown asserts a claim of class privilege. (Sopinka & Lederman, p. 257) 1, record 7, English, - class%20privilege
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- privilège générique
1, record 7, French, privil%C3%A8ge%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- protection générique 1, record 7, French, protection%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
privilège générique; protection générique : termes normalisés par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 7, French, - privil%C3%A8ge%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mass Transit
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- free-fare zone
1, record 8, English, free%2Dfare%20zone
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- fare-free zone 2, record 8, English, fare%2Dfree%20zone
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UTA [Utah Transit Authority] passengers may ride for free when entering and exiting a fixed-route bus, paratransit vehicle or TRAX train within the boundaries of the free-fare zone. If you begin your ride before entering the zone and/or exit after leaving the zone, you will be asked to provide proof of payment. 3, record 8, English, - free%2Dfare%20zone
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
free-fare zone: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 4, record 8, English, - free%2Dfare%20zone
Record 8, Key term(s)
- free fare zone
- fare free zone
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transports en commun
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- zone de gratuité du transport en commun
1, record 8, French, zone%20de%20gratuit%C3%A9%20du%20transport%20en%20commun
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- zone de gratuité 1, record 8, French, zone%20de%20gratuit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone urbaine où les services de transport en commun sont gratuits. 2, record 8, French, - zone%20de%20gratuit%C3%A9%20du%20transport%20en%20commun
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de gratuité du transport en commun : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 2, record 8, French, - zone%20de%20gratuit%C3%A9%20du%20transport%20en%20commun
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-11-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
- Highway Code
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- international driving permit
1, record 9, English, international%20driving%20permit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IDP 1, record 9, English, IDP
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special licence for tourists, authorised by a UN treaty among nations of the world, for the purpose of allowing motorists to drive vehicles in international traffic without further tests or applications. It is proof that the holder possesses a valid driver's licence issued by a competent authority in their country of residence. 1, record 9, English, - international%20driving%20permit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
- Code de la route
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- permis de conduire international
1, record 9, French, permis%20de%20conduire%20international
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- PCI 1, record 9, French, PCI
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Permis spécial à l'intention des touristes et sa délivrance est autorisée en vertu d'une convention de l'ONU, dans le but de permettre aux automobilistes de conduire des véhicules dans des pays étrangers sans avoir à subir des examens ni à présenter de nouvelles demandes. Il constitue une preuve que le détenteur possède un permis de conduire valide dans son pays de résidence. 1, record 9, French, - permis%20de%20conduire%20international
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos oficiales
- Código de la circulación
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- permiso de conducir internacional
1, record 9, Spanish, permiso%20de%20conducir%20internacional
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-09-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- unauthorized use
1, record 10, English, unauthorized%20use
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Unauthorized use, "for purposes of determining liability of a credit cardholder, is use of a credit card by a person, other than the cardholder, who does not have actual, implied or apparent authority for such use and from which the cardholder receives no benefit. Unauthorized use of a credit card occurs when a card bearer is not authorized and where there is no proof that the bearer was cardholder's agent or that the cardholder ratified bearer's conduct. 2, record 10, English, - unauthorized%20use
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A fraudulent transaction could involve an invalid account number or a valid number with unauthorized use. 3, record 10, English, - unauthorized%20use
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- utilisation non autorisée
1, record 10, French, utilisation%20non%20autoris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le titulaire d'une carte n'est pas responsable des pertes attribuables à des situations indépendantes de sa volonté. Ces situations comprennent, par exemple [...] l'utilisation non autorisée d'une carte et d'un NIP [numéro d'identification personnel] lorsqu'il incombait à l'émetteur de la carte d'empêcher une telle situation [...] 2, record 10, French, - utilisation%20non%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Par utilisation non autorisée, on entend les cas [...] qui sont initiés par une personne autre que le détenteur de la carte. 3, record 10, French, - utilisation%20non%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-03-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- conclusive proof of the truth
1, record 11, English, conclusive%20proof%20of%20the%20truth
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In any legal or other proceedings, a certificate issued by or under the authority of the Minister of Foreign Affairs... is conclusive proof of the truth without proof of the signature or official character of the person appearing to have issued the certificate 2, record 11, English, - conclusive%20proof%20of%20the%20truth
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- recevable en preuve
1, record 11, French, recevable%20en%20preuve
adjective phrase
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le certificat est recevable en preuve sans qu'il soit nécessaire de prouver l'authenticité de la signature ou la qualité officielle du signataire 1, record 11, French, - recevable%20en%20preuve
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-04-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- IT Security
- Encryption and Decryption
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- mechanism for intent
1, record 12, English, mechanism%20for%20intent
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Non-repudiation means a property achieved through cryptographic methods, which prevents an individual or entity from denying having performed a particular action related to data(such as mechanisms for non-rejection of authority(origin) ;for proof of obligation, intent, or commitment; or for proof of ownership). 1, record 12, English, - mechanism%20for%20intent
Record 12, Key term(s)
- intent mechanism
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Sécurité des TI
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme d'intention
1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20d%27intention
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Non-répudiation désigne une propriété obtenue par des méthodes cryptographiques, d'empêcher une personne ou une entité de nier avoir exécuté une action particulière en relation avec les données (par exemple mécanismes de non-répudiation d'origine; d'attestation d'obligation, d'intention ou d'engagement; ou d'établissement de la propriété). 1, record 12, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20d%27intention
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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