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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proof of signature
1, record 1, English, proof%20of%20signature
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced. 2, record 1, English, - proof%20of%20signature
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- authenticité d'une signature
1, record 1, French, authenticit%C3%A9%20d%27une%20signature
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- preuve de l'authenticité d'une signature 2, record 1, French, preuve%20de%20l%27authenticit%C3%A9%20d%27une%20signature
correct, feminine noun
- preuve d'authenticité de la signature 3, record 1, French, preuve%20d%27authenticit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20signature
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Preuve d'authenticité de la signature : Loi sur l'assurance-chômage, 1985 (avec modifications jusqu'au 1er mars 1991). 4, record 1, French, - authenticit%C3%A9%20d%27une%20signature
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- conduct implying a defamatory meaning
1, record 2, English, conduct%20implying%20a%20defamatory%20meaning
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Defamation can be divided into the two broad categories of libel and slander. The former has basically been associated with the written word but also extends to pictures, statues, films and even conduct implying a defamatory meaning. It is actionable without proof of damage, as general damages are presumed. It may even be the subject of a criminal prosecution. Slander, on the other hand, is generally conveyed by the spoken word and is not actionable per se, so that, no matter how offensive the language used is, an action lies only if special damages are pleaded and proved subject to certain exceptions. 1, record 2, English, - conduct%20implying%20a%20defamatory%20meaning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conduite à connotation diffamatoire
1, record 2, French, conduite%20%C3%A0%20connotation%20diffamatoire
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 2017-03-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Writing Styles
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- name chop
1, record 3, English, name%20chop
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Name chops are used by Chinese calligraphers and painters. Artists follow the custom of stamping their works with the name chops to "sign" them and as proof of authenticity. Name chops are engraved by hand. It combines the beauty of written characters and line drawings. 1, record 3, English, - name%20chop
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'écriture
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sceau
1, record 3, French, sceau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le sceau est utilisé par les calligraphes et les peintres chinois qui impriment leur sceau sur leurs œuvres en guise de signature et de preuve d'authenticité. Gravés à la main, les sceaux combinent la beauté des caractères chinois avec la finesse du dessin. Les matériaux les plus souvent utilisés sont le bronze et le jade, ce dernier étant réservé à l'empereur et à la noblesse. 1, record 3, French, - sceau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Writing Styles
- Printing Processes - Various
- Applied Arts (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chop engraving
1, record 4, English, chop%20engraving
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- chinese chop engraving 1, record 4, English, chinese%20chop%20engraving
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In China, from ancient times to the present, from official government business to private affairs, no matter how important or trivial, your chop affixes your credit and your promise. After signing your name, your chop is still required for a document to be legally binding. Name chops are used by Chinese calligraphers and painters. Artists follow the custom of stamping their works with the name chops to "sign" them and as proof of authenticity. Name chops are engraved by hand. It combines the beauty of written characters and line drawings. The most common materials for making chops are copper for the general population, and jade, for the emperor and nobility. 1, record 4, English, - chop%20engraving
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'écriture
- Procédés d'impression divers
- Arts appliqués (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sceau
1, record 4, French, sceau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En Chine, depuis l'antiquité, des affaires officielles aux affaires privées, le sceau représente le crédit et l'engagement. Après signature, le sceau doit être apposé pour qu'un document devienne légal. Le sceau est utilisé par les calligraphes et les peintres chinois qui impriment leur sceau sur leurs œuvres en guise de signature et de preuve d'authenticité. Gravés à la main, les sceaux combinent la beauté des caractères chinois avec la finesse du dessin. Les matériaux les plus souvent utilisés sont le bronze et le jade, ce dernier étant réservé à l'empereur et à la noblesse. 1, record 4, French, - sceau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-06-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- skydiving logbook
1, record 5, English, skydiving%20logbook
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- logbook 2, record 5, English, logbook
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Why keep a skydiving logbook? Logbooks are part of a skydiver's core documentation. Your logbook proves, through the written confirmation of other rated skydivers’ witness to your performance, that you have the experience you purport. It provides each new drop zone you visit with proof to back your skydiving licenses, ratings and currency.(In the absence of this proof, they will likely not allow you to jump at their facility.) It helps you organize the numeric statistics of your skydiving in an easy-to-follow format. 1, record 5, English, - skydiving%20logbook
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- carnet de sauts
1, record 5, French, carnet%20de%20sauts
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carnet où sont consignés les détails des sauts effectués [et] signé par un témoin breveté apposant son numéro de brevet. 1, record 5, French, - carnet%20de%20sauts
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-10-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- proof of training
1, record 6, English, proof%20of%20training
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You do not have to submit proof of training. However, the MCC [Medical Council of Canada] reserves the right to request written confirmation of training if confirmation directly from your university's postgraduate education office is unavailable... 2, record 6, English, - proof%20of%20training
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- attestation de formation
1, record 6, French, attestation%20de%20formation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vous n’avez pas à soumettre une attestation de formation. Cependant, le Conseil médical du Canada (CMC) se réserve le droit de vous demander une attestation écrite de formation si nous ne pouvons obtenir une confirmation directement auprès du bureau de l’enseignement postdoctoral de votre université [...] 2, record 6, French, - attestation%20de%20formation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-09-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- proof of service
1, record 7, English, proof%20of%20service
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proof provided by the affidavit of the person who served it, a solicitor's written admission or acceptance of the service. 2, record 7, English, - proof%20of%20service
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- preuve de signification
1, record 7, French, preuve%20de%20signification
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
preuve de signification : terme normalisé 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, - preuve%20de%20signification
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- documentary evidence
1, record 8, English, documentary%20evidence
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
documentary evidence. A type of written proof that is offered at a trial to establish the existence or nonexistence of a fact that is in dispute. 2, record 8, English, - documentary%20evidence
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Letters, contracts, deeds, licenses, certificates, tickets, or other writings are documentary evidence. 2, record 8, English, - documentary%20evidence
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- preuve documentaire
1, record 8, French, preuve%20documentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho probatorio
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba documental
1, record 8, Spanish, prueba%20documental
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Practicada mediante el análisis de documentos, cosas o instrumentos que pueden ser útiles para el esclarecimiento de los hechos objeto de la pretensión procesal. 2, record 8, Spanish, - prueba%20documental
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-12-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Estates (common law)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- doctrine of incorporation by reference
1, record 9, English, doctrine%20of%20incorporation%20by%20reference
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Doctrine that a will, duly executed and witnessed according to statutory requirements, may incorporate into itself by an appropriate reference a written paper or document which is in existence at the time of execution of the will, irrespective of whether such document is one executed by the testator or a third person, whether it is executed and attested as a will, or whether it is in and of itself a valid instrument, provided the document referred to is identified by clear and satisfactory proof.(Ballentine's, 3rd ed., 1969, p. 604) 1, record 9, English, - doctrine%20of%20incorporation%20by%20reference
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit successoral (common law)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- doctrine de l'incorporation par renvoi
1, record 9, French, doctrine%20de%20l%27incorporation%20par%20renvoi
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
doctrine de l'incorporation par renvoi : terme normalisé 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 9, French, - doctrine%20de%20l%27incorporation%20par%20renvoi
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-10-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Testing and Debugging
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- inductive assertion method
1, record 10, English, inductive%20assertion%20method
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof of correctness technique in which assertions are written describing program inputs, outputs, and intermediate conditions, a set of theorems is developed relating satisfaction of the input assertions to satisfaction of the output assertions, and the theorems are proved to be true. 1, record 10, English, - inductive%20assertion%20method
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inductive assertion: term and definition standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 2, record 10, English, - inductive%20assertion%20method
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Test et débogage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- méthode d'assertion inductive
1, record 10, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27assertion%20inductive
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de la preuve d'exactitude dans laquelle les assertions écrite décrivent les entrées, les sorties et les conditions intermédiaires d'un programme; un ensemble de théorèmes est élaboré, qui établit un rapport entre la satisfaction des assertions d'entrée et la satisfaction des assertions de sortie, et la validité des théorèmes est démontrée. 1, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20d%27assertion%20inductive
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-01-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- written defamation
1, record 11, English, written%20defamation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Written defamation is a libel which is actionable without proof of special damage... 1, record 11, English, - written%20defamation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "oral defamation" 2, record 11, English, - written%20defamation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- diffamation écrite
1, record 11, French, diffamation%20%C3%A9crite
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La liberté de la parole peut être réduite si la valeur qui est en conflit avec elle est puissante. Ainsi, par exemple, nous avons des lois qui traitent de la diffamation écrite et verbale, des propos séditieux et du blasphème. 2, record 11, French, - diffamation%20%C3%A9crite
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-05-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Family Law (common law)
- Law of Evidence
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- acknowledgement of parentage
1, record 12, English, acknowledgement%20of%20parentage
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A written acknowledgment of parentage that is admitted in evidence in any civil proceeding against the interest of the person making the acknowledgment is proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of the fact. 1, record 12, English, - acknowledgement%20of%20parentage
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Droit de la preuve
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance de filiation
1, record 12, French, reconnaissance%20de%20filiation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La reconnaissance écrite de filiation admise en preuve dans une instance civile contre l’intérêt de son auteur constitue la preuve, en l’absence de preuve contraire, des faits. 1, record 12, French, - reconnaissance%20de%20filiation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-04-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Patents (Law)
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- prior inventorship
1, record 13, English, prior%20inventorship
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- first inventorship 2, record 13, English, first%20inventorship
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is important to maintain proper records in order to protect the fruits of any development effort. If an invention is independently conceived by two persons at about the same time, then only the first inventor is entitled to a patent. The manner in which prior inventorship can be established is fairly well defined in the law. Important to this proof is the maintenance of proper written records. 3, record 13, English, - prior%20inventorship
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The effect of the rule is to make the date of invention the date of filing. If there is a contest as to first inventorship, the inventor who relies solely on the rule cannot prove any earlier date. 2, record 13, English, - prior%20inventorship
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Brevets d'invention (Droit)
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- antériorité de l'acte inventif
1, record 13, French, ant%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27acte%20inventif
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'un document prouvant que l'invention a été revendiquée ou enregistrée à une date déterminée par un demandeur auprès de l'organisme chargé d'émettre des brevets d'invention. 2, record 13, French, - ant%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27acte%20inventif
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-07-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Health Law
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- evidence of consent
1, record 14, English, evidence%20of%20consent
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- proof of consent 2, record 14, English, proof%20of%20consent
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Consent or the refusal of consent should be given by legally competent individuals or authorized third parties. This may be done in writing (preferred), orally, or clearly indicated by conduct. Evidence of consent or its refusal should be clearly documented and available for audit and legal purposes. 3, record 14, English, - evidence%20of%20consent
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Consent can be oral or written. That said, however, written consent is usually preferable and is the norm in practice. It is preferable because it can be used as evidence should a dispute about consent arise in the future. It is important to note that the mere fact of a patient's signature on a consent form does not constitute proof of consent. Instead, the content of the consent form can provide an evidentiary basis for conclusions about the content of the dialogue between the health care provider and the patient. 4, record 14, English, - evidence%20of%20consent
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la santé
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- preuve du consentement
1, record 14, French, preuve%20du%20consentement
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- preuve de consentement 2, record 14, French, preuve%20de%20consentement
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il ne faut pas [ ... ] confondre le consentement avec la forme sous laquelle on peut le consigner. En aucun cas, le consentement ne peut être simplement qu'une question de forme, étant avant tout une question de fond : un accord signé, sans les explications préalables y ayant mené, ne peut jamais constituer un consentement valide. Toutefois, formaliser le consentement sur papier en rend la preuve de l'obtention certainement plus aisée. Le formulaire fait donc preuve du consentement en tant que tel devant les tribunaux, mais ne fait pas preuve de l'accomplissement du devoir d'information imposé aux dentistes. 3, record 14, French, - preuve%20du%20consentement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-11-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- legally incapacitated
1, record 15, English, legally%20incapacitated
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unless the Insured Person is legally incapacitated written proof must be given 1 years of the time it is otherwise due. 1, record 15, English, - legally%20incapacitated
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- incapable majeur
1, record 15, French, incapable%20majeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] malades incapables de certains discernements ou empêchés d'exprimer leur volonté (accident vasculaire cérébral, état comateux de longue durée, etc.). 2, record 15, French, - incapable%20majeur
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'acte de stérilisation des personnes handicapées qui est dépénalisé depuis le juin 1989 lorsqu'il est autorisé par le juge. La personne doit être reconnu handicapée et incapable majeur par décision judiciaire, souffrir d'une grave déficience psychique. 2, record 15, French, - incapable%20majeur
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1989-07-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- self-proving affidavit 1, record 16, English, self%2Dproving%20affidavit
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Self-proving instrument : a written instrument admissible in evidence without preliminary proof of genuiness. 2, record 16, English, - self%2Dproving%20affidavit
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- affidavit valable
1, record 16, French, affidavit%20valable
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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