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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- homeless voter
1, record 1, English, homeless%20voter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- homeless elector 2, record 1, English, homeless%20elector
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Additionally, the law does not require that a homeless voter have a mailing address in order to register to vote. 3, record 1, English, - homeless%20voter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Homeless electors may also register at the polls, subject to the usual requirements for satisfactory proof of identity and residence. Note, a homeless elector may also be vouched for, on oath, by another elector who is already on the list for the same polling division. 4, record 1, English, - homeless%20voter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voter: This term has two meanings, the first of which is "a person who can vote" (an elector), the second is "a person who actually votes". 5, record 1, English, - homeless%20voter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- électeur sans abri
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lecteur%20sans%20abri
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- électrice sans abri 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectrice%20sans%20abri
correct, feminine noun
- électeur sans domicile fixe 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9lecteur%20sans%20domicile%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
- votant sans abri 4, record 1, French, votant%20sans%20abri
correct, masculine noun
- votant sans domicile fixe 4, record 1, French, votant%20sans%20domicile%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
- voteur sans abri 4, record 1, French, voteur%20sans%20abri
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- voteur sans domicile fixe 4, record 1, French, voteur%20sans%20domicile%20fixe
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les électeurs sans abri. [...] Quand une personne n'a pas de résidence permanente, la Loi stipule que son lieu d'habitation temporaire au moment de l'inscription - un refuge, un centre d'accueil ou tout autre établissement offrant le gîte, le couvert ou d'autres services sociaux - peut être considéré comme son lieu de résidence habituelle. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lecteur%20sans%20abri
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un électeur sans abri ou sans domicile fixe peut voter à condition, lors d'une élection, d'être inscrit sur la liste électorale. Pour cela, il doit pouvoir prouver son identité et son lieu de résidence. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lecteur%20sans%20abri
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «voteur», qui s'est dit en France sous la Révolution, est disparu du français contemporain. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lecteur%20sans%20abri
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
votant : Ce terme a deux sens, dont le premier correspond à «une personne qui peut voter» (un électeur), et le second à «une personne qui vote effectivement». 7, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lecteur%20sans%20abri
Record 1, Key term(s)
- voteuse sans abri
- voteuse sans domicile fixe
- électrice sans domicile fixe
- votante sans abri
- votante sans domicile fixe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- elector desamparado
1, record 1, Spanish, elector%20desamparado
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nanomedicine
1, record 2, English, nanomedicine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies techniques in the field of medicine. 2, record 2, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nanomedicine is the application of nanotechnology (the engineering of tiny machines) to the prevention and treatment of disease in the human body. This evolving discipline has the potential to dramatically change medical science. Established and near-future nanomedicine applications include activity monitors, chemotherapy, pacemakers, biochips, OTC [over-the-counter] tests, insulin pumps, nebulizers, needleless injectors, hearing aids, medical flow sensors and blood pressure, glucose monitoring and drug delivery systems. 3, record 2, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The chapter on nanomedicine defines the field of nanomedicine and its objectives, keyed to the "biological existence proof" of the feasibility of nanotechnology. Several thought experiments are employed to help the reader develop an intuitive appreciation of time, space, and mechanics in the microworld, where nanorobots will be operating. The goals of biotechnology-based "molecular medicine" are carefully distinguished from the goals of nanomedicine. The evolution of the concept of nanomedicine and cell repair machines is described as the natural culmination of millennia of medical history. The limits of nanomedicine are presented, although by 20th century standards these limits appear, for the most part, quite tolerable and modest in scope. The applicability of the Hippocratic Oath in the nanomedical era is explored. 4, record 2, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nano is a prefix meaning one billionth (1/1,000,000,000). 5, record 2, English, - nanomedicine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nano-medicine
- nano medicine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nanomédecine
1, record 2, French, nanom%C3%A9decine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branche de la médecine concernée par l'application de la nanotechnologie dans la prévention et le traitement des maladies. 2, record 2, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nanotechnologie, inspirée de la biologie mais rendue possible par le concours de la physique, de la chimie et de l'électronique, s'oriente actuellement dans trois directions principales : (1) la nanomécanique visant la réalisation de «moteurs» au niveau moléculaire, (2) la nanoélectronique visant la réalisation d'ordinateurs moléculaires ou quantiques, (3) la nanomédecine visant la réalisation d'ensembles moléculaires artificiels pouvant exercer une action sur le corps humain dans des buts thérapeutiques, éventuellement de manière nanoélectronique, et des effets (nano)mécaniques ou chimiques. 3, record 2, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La nanomédecine] inclut la surveillance, la réparation, la construction et le contrôle des systèmes biologiques humains au niveau moléculaire, utilisant les nanodispositifs et les nanostructures. 2, record 2, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nano-médecine
- nano médecine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Bioquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanomedicina
1, record 2, Spanish, nanomedicina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Rama de la medicina que] mediante el desarrollo y la aplicación de la nanotecnología, [pretende] mejorar el diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de enfermedades y lesiones traumáticas, así como preservar y mejorar la salud y calidad de vida del paciente. 2, record 2, Spanish, - nanomedicina
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nanomedicina, aplicación de la nanotecnología en las ciencias de la salud, es la rama de la nanotecnología que se perfila como la de mayor proyección en un futuro próximo debido a sus importantes aplicaciones, especialmente diagnósticas y terapéuticas. La detección temprana de enfermedades, su tratamiento precoz personalizado y un preciso seguimiento posterior de su evolución serán posibles en los próximos años gracias a la aplicación de las herramientas nanotecnológicas que se están desarrollando actualmente. Los importantes avances en este campo podrían dar lugar a sistemas de diagnosis y tratamientos terapéuticos de mayor eficacia que los existentes, lo que redundaría en una mayor calidad de vida para el hombre. 3, record 2, Spanish, - nanomedicina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Legal Documents
- Law of Evidence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- decisive oath
1, record 3, English, decisive%20oath
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- decisory oath 2, record 3, English, decisory%20oath
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oath by a party in a lawsuit, used to decide the case because the party's adversary, not being able to furnish adequate proof, offered to refer to decision of the case to the party. 3, record 3, English, - decisive%20oath
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Documents juridiques
- Droit de la preuve
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- serment décisoire
1, record 3, French, serment%20d%C3%A9cisoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- serment litis-décisoire 2, record 3, French, serment%20litis%2Dd%C3%A9cisoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serment déféré par une partie à son adversaire sur un fait qui est personnel à ce dernier ou dont elle a une connaissance personnelle afin d'en faire dépendre le sort du procès. 3, record 3, French, - serment%20d%C3%A9cisoire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamento procesal
- Documentos jurídicos
- Derecho probatorio
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- juramento decisorio
1, record 3, Spanish, juramento%20decisorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Juramento] que una parte de un juicio civil exige a la otra, tanto en lo que le favorezca como en lo que le perjudique, constituyendo plena prueba respecto a lo manifestado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - juramento%20decisorio
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-12-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private Law
- Law of Evidence
- Rules of Court
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- oath put officially
1, record 4, English, oath%20put%20officially
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Of the oath put officially. The court may, in its discretion, examine either of the parties on oath, in order to complete the proof necessary for the decision of the cause, or for the determining the amount for which judgment ought to be given; but only in cases where some proof has been made of the demand or exception. 2, record 4, English, - oath%20put%20officially
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit privé
- Droit de la preuve
- Règles de procédure
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- serment déféré d'office
1, record 4, French, serment%20d%C3%A9f%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20d%27office
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Titre donné dans le Code civil du Bas-Canada à deux formes de serment que le tribunal pouvait autrefois déférer pour suppléer à l'absence de preuve : le serment supplétoire et le serment estimatoire. 2, record 4, French, - serment%20d%C3%A9f%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20d%27office
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Du serment déféré d'office. Le tribunal peut, dans sa discrétion, examiner sous serment l'une ou l'autre des parties pour compléter la preuve nécessaire soit pour la décision de la cause, soit pour déterminer le montant de la condamnation, mais seulement dans les cas où il a été fait quelque preuve de la demande ou de l'exception. 3, record 4, French, - serment%20d%C3%A9f%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20d%27office
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-12-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
- Law of Evidence
- Rules of Court
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- oath ex officio
1, record 5, English, oath%20ex%20officio
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- oath ex-officio 2, record 5, English, oath%20ex%2Dofficio
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At common law, an oath under which a person accused of a crime swore to answer questions before an ecclesiastical court. 3, record 5, English, - oath%20ex%20officio
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At common law, an oath administered by an ecclesiastical court whereby a clergyman accused of a crime would have to swear to his innocence. [An accused was also obliged to put forward proof of his innocence, after which the ecclesiastical judge, not a jury, decided innocence or guilt. ] 4, record 5, English, - oath%20ex%20officio
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
- Droit de la preuve
- Règles de procédure
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- serment d'office
1, record 5, French, serment%20d%27office
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Respectez le serment comme un acte religieux de grande importance : avant de le prêter, examinez bien si la formule est vraie en tous points au meilleur de votre connaissance; accomplissez scrupuleusement les devoirs de votre serment d'office et gardez-vous d'induire votre prochain au parjure. 2, record 5, French, - serment%20d%27office
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est bon de noter que « serment d'office » est employé en common law dans le sens où un accusé consentirait à répondre à des questions relevant de son crime devant un tribunal ecclésiastique. 3, record 5, French, - serment%20d%27office
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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