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WRITTEN PERMIT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
- Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- issue a permit
1, record 1, English, issue%20a%20permit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- issue a licence 2, record 1, English, issue%20a%20licence
correct
- issue a license 3, record 1, English, issue%20a%20license
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
licence: A right or permission granted in accordance with law by a competent authority to engage in some business or occupation, to do some act, or to engage in some transaction which but for such license would be unlawful ... 3, record 1, English, - issue%20a%20permit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
permit : A written licence or warrant, issued by a person in authority, empowering the grantee to do some act not forbidden by law, but not allowable without such authority. The term "permit" is often confused with "licence, "but important differences exist between the two.... In a few dictionaries, however, "permit" is given as a synonym of "licence" or as a type of licence. Thus, although "permit" is usually translated as "permis" the context may require the French term "licence. " 3, record 1, English, - issue%20a%20permit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
- Commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- délivrer un permis
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9livrer%20un%20permis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- délivrer une licence 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9livrer%20une%20licence
correct
- accorder une licence 3, record 1, French, accorder%20une%20licence
correct
- émettre un permis 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9mettre%20un%20permis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
permis : Autorisation émise sous certaines conditions [...] par un pouvoir administratif ou par l'État (selon le cas) pour l'exercice d'une activité (commerciale ou non) soumise à une réglementation, toute infraction à la règle entraînant une sanction [...]. 5, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9livrer%20un%20permis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
licence : [...] une autorisation émise par un pouvoir administratif (ministère, mairie, préfecture, etc.) pour l'exercice d'un commerce ou d'une profession réglementés, toute infraction à la règle entraînant une sanction. La «licence» [concerne] obligatoirement une activité commerciale ou professionnelle, alors que le «permis» [peut] être décerné pour l'exercice d'une activité non commerciale [...] voire sportive ou ludique [...]. De plus, la «licence» est attribuée par l'Administration ou par une autorité administrative, et non par l'État, tandis que le «permis» est délivré par l'un ou l'autre de ces trois groupes. 5, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9livrer%20un%20permis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre les termes français «permis» et «licence» [...]. Le mot «permis» s'emploie obligatoirement avec un verbe, ou parfois un nom signifiant une action. Ainsi, on ne dit pas «permis de chasseur», mais plutôt «permis de chasse», «permis de construire» et non pas «permis de construction». Par contre, «licence» n'a pas de telles exigences. Enfin, il faut remarquer que le mot «permis» employé seul désigne souvent le permis de conduire. 5, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9livrer%20un%20permis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Electronic Commerce
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- smart contract
1, record 2, English, smart%20contract
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- intelligent contract 2, record 2, English, intelligent%20contract
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement between buyer and seller being directly written into lines of code. The code and the agreements contained therein exist across a distributed, decentralized blockchain network. Smart contracts permit trusted transactions and agreements to be carried out among disparate, anonymous parties without the need for a central authority, legal system, or external enforcement mechanism. 3, record 2, English, - smart%20contract
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
By agreeing to use a smart contract, the participating individuals effectively cede control over an aspect of the performance of a contractual obligation to a digitized process which cannot be reasoned with or influenced. 2, record 2, English, - smart%20contract
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Commerce électronique
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrat intelligent
1, record 2, French, contrat%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contrat numérique basé sur la technologie des chaines de blocs qui permet le contrôle automatique de l'ensemble ou d'une partie des engagements des parties au contrat. 2, record 2, French, - contrat%20intelligent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un engagement exécuté par une des parties est automatiquement répertorié dans la chaine de blocs. Ainsi, lorsque tous les engagements préalables à l'exécution d'une obligation ont été respectés, cette dernière s'autoexécute, sans qu'aucune des parties ne puisse s'y opposer. 3, record 2, French, - contrat%20intelligent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- private pilot permit (tourist) 1, record 3, English, private%20pilot%20permit%20%28tourist%29
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A permit requiring a written exam, valid for up to two years, issued primarily for training purposes. 1, record 3, English, - private%20pilot%20permit%20%28tourist%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This permit has been eliminated from the TC [Transport Canada] Licensing inventory. It has been replaced by the limited term pilot licence. 1, record 3, English, - private%20pilot%20permit%20%28tourist%29
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- permis de pilote privé (touriste)
1, record 3, French, permis%20de%20pilote%20priv%C3%A9%20%28touriste%29
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce permis n'existe plus. Il a été remplacé par la licence de pilote de durée limitée. 1, record 3, French, - permis%20de%20pilote%20priv%C3%A9%20%28touriste%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Government Contracts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- letter contract
1, record 4, English, letter%20contract
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In federal contract law, a written contract with sufficient provisions to permit the contractor to begin performance. 2, record 4, English, - letter%20contract
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A letter contract is a written preliminary contractual instrument that authorizes the contractor to begin immediately manufacturing supplies or perdorming services. 3, record 4, English, - letter%20contract
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Marchés publics
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrat-lettre
1, record 4, French, contrat%2Dlettre
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes provenant du Guide de la politique des approvisionnements et services en usage au MAS. 2, record 4, French, - contrat%2Dlettre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-08-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- voluntary policy
1, record 5, English, voluntary%20policy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A voluntary policy occurs when a company, organization, or other group determines that it will implement a smoke-free policy even though it may be allowed to permit smoking by law. These policies are pacts that outline conditions, expectations, or obligations without the force of law. They may be written as a memorandum of understanding that clearly spells out the conditions of the agreement. Getting solid agreement still requires research and organization. 2, record 5, English, - voluntary%20policy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- politique volontariste
1, record 5, French, politique%20volontariste
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est donc nécessaire de mener une politique volontariste : faire, en somme, de l'écologie assistée. 2, record 5, French, - politique%20volontariste
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Construction Standards and Regulations
- Regulations (Urban Studies)
- Municipal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- building permit
1, record 6, English, building%20permit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- construction permit 2, record 6, English, construction%20permit
correct
- building licence 2, record 6, English, building%20licence
correct
- approval to build 3, record 6, English, approval%20to%20build
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Authorization to build or modify a structure. 4, record 6, English, - building%20permit
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Permit - Government authorization to perform a building process. There are several types of permits. Be sure that the contractor agrees (in writing within your contract) to buy applicable permits: 1- A building permit allows a contractor to build a new structure or modify an already existing structure. 5, record 6, English, - building%20permit
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To be distinguished from the written document, also called "building permit" or "building permit document. " 6, record 6, English, - building%20permit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Construction)
- Réglementation (Urbanisme)
- Administration municipale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- permis de construire
1, record 6, French, permis%20de%20construire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- permis de construction 2, record 6, French, permis%20de%20construction
masculine noun, Canada
- permis de bâtir 3, record 6, French, permis%20de%20b%C3%A2tir
masculine noun, Belgium
- licence de construire 4, record 6, French, licence%20de%20construire
avoid, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorisation administrative délivrée à l'issue d'une procédure obligatoire destinée à vérifier la conformité d'un projet de bâtiment avec l'ensemble des dispositions législatives ou réglementaires en vigueur : règles d'urbanisme nationales ou locales (PLD [plafond légal de densité], POS [plan d'occupation des sols] local, règles de construction, impact sur les sites), et servitudes de droit public et de droit privé. 5, record 6, French, - permis%20de%20construire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les travaux exécutés sur les constructions existantes sont aussi assujettis au permis de construire lorsqu'ils ont pour effet d'en modifier la destination, l'aspect extérieur, ou le volume. Il en va de même de toute reconstruction, même à l'identique, de bâtiments existants. 6, record 6, French, - permis%20de%20construire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La déclaration de travaux exemptés de permis de construire est une formalité qui doit être accomplie avant la réalisation des travaux mentionnés à l'article R.422-2 du Code de l'urbanisme. 7, record 6, French, - permis%20de%20construire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À distinguer du document écrit faisant foi de l'autorisation de construire, appelé également «permis de construire». 8, record 6, French, - permis%20de%20construire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y normas de construcción
- Reglamentación (Urbanismo)
- Administración municipal
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- licencia de construcción
1, record 6, Spanish, licencia%20de%20construcci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Permiso que se necesita del Estado o del gobierno local para construir cualquier tipo de estructura permanente. Para obtener esta licencia se requiere el pago de unos derechos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - licencia%20de%20construcci%C3%B3n
Record 6, Key term(s)
- permiso de construcción
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-11-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- terminal emulation
1, record 7, English, terminal%20emulation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The use of programming techniques and special machine features to permit a computing system to execute programs written for another system. 2, record 7, English, - terminal%20emulation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In addition, various mainframe connections, including terminal emulation, file transfer and a connection to Electronic Mail have been tested and implemented. 2, record 7, English, - terminal%20emulation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- émulation de terminaux
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9mulation%20de%20terminaux
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mode de fonctionnement d'un matériel qui imite le fonctionnement d'un autre matériel. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9mulation%20de%20terminaux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignements et solution française fournis par la Terminologie IBM. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9mulation%20de%20terminaux
Record 7, Key term(s)
- émulation de terminal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- emulación de terminal
1, record 7, Spanish, emulaci%C3%B3n%20de%20terminal
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propiedad de una microcomputadora (microordenador) o computadora (ordenador) personal, para trabajar como si fuera una clase determinada de terminal conectada a una unidad procesadora y así tener acceso a los datos. 2, record 7, Spanish, - emulaci%C3%B3n%20de%20terminal
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-11-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- operative permit
1, record 8, English, operative%20permit
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- surgical permit 2, record 8, English, surgical%20permit
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Operative Permit(Informed Consent)-Before the surgeon has the right to operate, it is necessary to obtain a voluntary and informed consent from the patient. Such written permission protects the patient against unsanctioned surgery and protects the surgeon against claims of an unauthorized operation. 1, record 8, English, - operative%20permit
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nursing Diagnoses... Anxiety related to preoperative procedures (surgical permit, diagnostic studies, Foley catheter, diet and fluid restrictions, medications, skin preparation... 2, record 8, English, - operative%20permit
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- consentement opératoire
1, record 8, French, consentement%20op%C3%A9ratoire
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CONSENTEMENT OPÉRATOIRE - Avant que le chirurgien n'ait le droit d'opérer, il doit obtenir le consentement du client. Un tel document écrit, dont se porte garant le chirurgien, l'infirmière ou toute autre personne autorisée, protège le client contre une intervention qui serait faite sans son accord; il protège également le chirurgien et le centre hospitalier contre des réclamations éventuelles au sujet d'une intervention non autorisée. 1, record 8, French, - consentement%20op%C3%A9ratoire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-05-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gating
1, record 9, English, gating
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The immediate suspension of mandatory supervision for inmates considered dangerous. 2, record 9, English, - gating
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Corrections and Conditional Release Act now allows the detention of dangerous offenders. 2, record 9, English, - gating
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At issue is a clause in 1986 legislation that permits authorities to deny the automatic release that most convicts earn after serving two-thirds of their sentences. Prison officials used a practice known as gating-intercepting convicts as they left the prison gate and returning them to serve their full sentences-if they were considered especially dangerous. After the Supreme Court of Canada ruled the practice was illegal, the government amended the law to permit such detention by other means. But the vague definition written into the law allowed continued gating only if the prisoner was judged to be both a danger to society and to have caused his victim severe harm. 3, record 9, English, - gating
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- blocage
1, record 9, French, blocage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suspension immédiate de la liberté surveillée pour les détenus considérés comme dangereux. 2, record 9, French, - blocage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Loi sur le système correctionnel et la mise en liberté sous condition prévoit maintenant le maintien en incarcération pour ces cas. 2, record 9, French, - blocage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-05-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Military Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pass
1, record 10, English, pass
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- building pass 2, record 10, English, building%20pass
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A written authorization or permit issued by an issuing authority permitting the person named therein to enter upon or into a defence establishment. QRO App VII. 1, record 10, English, - pass
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term(s) officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 3, record 10, English, - pass
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- laissez-passer
1, record 10, French, laissez%2Dpasser
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autorisation ou permission écrite, délivrée par l'autorité compétente et permettant à la personne y désignée l'accès à un établissement de défense. QRO App VII. 1, record 10, French, - laissez%2Dpasser
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 10, French, - laissez%2Dpasser
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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