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HOLDING SOCIETY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Stamp and Postmark Collecting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Philatelic%20Society%20of%20Great%20Britain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Scottish Canadian Study Circle 2, record 1, English, Scottish%20Canadian%20Study%20Circle
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Society’s roots go back to the 1930’s when a small band of Scottish enthusiasts formed the Scottish Canadian Study Circle. After the Second World War in 1946 the Circle re-launched itself under [their] present name [Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain]. The aims of the Society include the promotion and study of all aspects of British North American philately. Membership is worldwide and there is, naturally, a strong representation in Canada and the USA. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Philatelic%20Society%20of%20Great%20Britain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The [purposes] of the Society [are] To associate those interested in the philately of Canada, those areas thereof which were seperate British Colonies prior to Confederation in 1867 or any part or parts thereof; which said territory is hereinafter referred to as "British North America"(BNA). To encourage study inter alia by the holding of meetings, publications of papers and the arrangement of private and public displays and exhibitions. To provide facilities for the disposal of members’ surplus material. To provide a Library of philatelic literature relating to British North America for use of members. To hold an annual Convention which normally shall meet in rotation in Scotland, the North of England and Wales, and the South of England. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Philatelic%20Society%20of%20Great%20Britain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Philatélie et marcophilie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain
1, record 1, French, Canadian%20Philatelic%20Society%20of%20Great%20Britain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Scottish Canadian Study Circle 2, record 1, French, Scottish%20Canadian%20Study%20Circle
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
- Corporate Economics
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- holding company
1, record 2, English, holding%20company
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- financial holding corporation 2, record 2, English, financial%20holding%20corporation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A corporation whose principal business is owning a controlling interest in the shares of one or more limited companies. 3, record 2, English, - holding%20company
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare parent company. 3, record 2, English, - holding%20company
Record 2, Key term(s)
- holding society
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
- Économie de l'entreprise
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- société de portefeuille
1, record 2, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20portefeuille
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- holding 2, record 2, French, holding
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Société dont l'actif est composé essentiellement d'actions d'autres sociétés, et qui effectue des opérations financières intéressant ces dernières, tout en dirigeant leurs activités industrielles et commerciales. 2, record 2, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20portefeuille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y a «société holding pure» lorsque la société mère n'a pas d'exploitation et «société holding mixte» lorsque la société mère conserve une exploitation propre. En Belgique, on utilise le terme «société à portefeuille» pour désigner une société qui possède une participation dans une filiale lui conférant, en droit ou en fait, le pouvoir de diriger l'activité de cette dernière. 2, record 2, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20portefeuille
Record 2, Key term(s)
- compagnie de holding
- société holding
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos comerciales y otros (Derecho)
- Economía empresarial
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sociedad de control
1, record 2, Spanish, sociedad%20de%20control
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- sociedad de cartera 2, record 2, Spanish, sociedad%20de%20cartera
correct, feminine noun, Spain
- sociedad controladora 3, record 2, Spanish, sociedad%20controladora
correct, feminine noun
- sociedad tenedora 3, record 2, Spanish, sociedad%20tenedora
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- holding 3, record 2, Spanish, holding
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sociedad que mantiene en cartera la mayoría de las acciones de otras sociedades, siguiendo así sus actividades. Generalmente no ejercita por sí misma ninguna actividad comercial o industrial, sino que es una simple sociedad financiera cuyo patrimonio está constituido por las participaciones de las sociedades fiscalizadas (holding pura). No obstante, a veces también desarrolla sus propias actividades, aunque este aspecto tiene menos importancia que el poder que ejercita mediante su cartera de fiscalización (holding mixta). 4, record 2, Spanish, - sociedad%20de%20control
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sociedad tenedora: Similar en sus objetivos a la sociedad de cartera, excepto que actúa como principal socio activo. 5, record 2, Spanish, - sociedad%20de%20control
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sociedad de cartera: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 2, Spanish, - sociedad%20de%20control
Record 2, Key term(s)
- compañía controladora de acciones
- controladora
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Family Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- social father
1, record 3, English, social%20father
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Within the context of assisted reproduction, a man who, without being biologically related to a child, has taken on the generative role of caring for his child, holding the obligations that society prescribes for fathers. 2, record 3, English, - social%20father
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- père social
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A8re%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre des nouvelles techniques de reproduction, homme qui élève un enfant dont il n'est pas le parent génétique et dont il est devenu le père par adoption, peu importe que sa conjointe soit ou non le parent génétique de l'enfant. 2, record 3, French, - p%C3%A8re%20social
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de familia (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- padre social
1, record 3, Spanish, padre%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Respecto de la paternidad, aparece, junto con el varón que genéticamente es el padre por ser quien aportó los gametos masculinos para la concepción, otra figura que es el padre social, es decir, aquel que desea asumir todas las responsabilidades respecto de la paternidad; éste puede ser el marido o concubino de la madre o simplemente un varón soltero que desea tener hijos solicitando los "servicios" de una mujer que acepte aportar los gametos femeninos y llevar a cabo el embarazo para, después, entregar el hijo o hija a dicho varón. 1, record 3, Spanish, - padre%20social
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Co-operation
- Scientific Research
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- learned society
1, record 4, English, learned%20society
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organization that exists to promote an academic discipline or group of disciplines. 2, record 4, English, - learned%20society
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most learned societies are non-profit organizations. Their activities typically include holding regular conferences for the presentation and discussion of new research results and publishing or sponsoring academic journals in their discipline. Some also act as professional bodies, regulating the activities of their members in the public interest or the collective interest of the membership. Learned societies are of key importance in the sociology of science. The formation of a society is an important step in the emergence of a new discipline or sub-discipline. 2, record 4, English, - learned%20society
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
learned society: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 4, English, - learned%20society
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Coopération scientifique
- Recherche scientifique
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- société savante
1, record 4, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20savante
correct, see observation, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Association de plusieurs personnes qui se réunissent pour cultiver et faire avancer les sciences, les arts ou les lettres. 2, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20savante
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une société savante est une association d'érudits. Elle leur permet de se rencontrer, d'exposer le résultat de leurs recherches, de se confronter avec leurs pairs, spécialistes du même domaine, et enfin de diffuser leurs travaux via une revue. 3, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20savante
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les intérêts universitaires des professeurs sont partagés et favorisés par une foule de sociétés et associations nationales dont chacune s'occupe d'une discipline ou d'un groupe de disciplines connexes. Ces «sociétés savantes» tiennent normalement une conférence annuelle à laquelle on présente le rapport des travaux de recherche et la critique de ces travaux et où l'on discute des problèmes qui se posent relativement à la discipline. 4, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20savante
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
société savante : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20savante
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Association for Art Education
1, record 5, English, Manitoba%20Association%20for%20Art%20Education
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MAAE 2, record 5, English, MAAE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purposes of the Association are : to promote, advance and improve visual art education in the Province of Manitoba; to maintain a liaison with Manitoba Teachers’ Association(MTS), The Canadian Society for Education through Art(CSEA) and other organizations as the executive deems necessary for the purposes of exchanging ideas and monitoring trends and developments in Art education; to promote a special program for art educators at the annual Special Area Group Conferences(SAG) ;to promote the educational activities of its members by holding meetings, seminars and programs of professional development; to furnish recommendation to MTS on matters affecting teachers and the teaching of art; to publish a newsletter and/or journal on a regular basis; and to interchange publications with other provincial organization. 3, record 5, English, - Manitoba%20Association%20for%20Art%20Education
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Association for Art Education
1, record 5, French, Manitoba%20Association%20for%20Art%20Education
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MAAE 2, record 5, French, MAAE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-07-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Otolaryngology%2DHead%20and%20Neck%20Surgery
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CSO-HNS 2, record 6, English, CSO%2DHNS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, or CSO-HNS for short, is an association that regroups Canadian otolaryngologists. The Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is dedicated to improving patient care through the support of education, the promotion of research, the dissemination of information, the scientific advancement of the Society and the maintenance of high professional and ethical standards. The means of accomplishing this mission include the publication of a journal, the holding of an annual scientific meeting, collaboration with the Royal College in the holding of certification examinations and the promotion of continuing medical education. 2, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Society%20of%20Otolaryngology%2DHead%20and%20Neck%20Surgery
Record 6, Key term(s)
- CSOHNS
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Chirurgie ORL
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Société canadienne d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale
1, record 6, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27oto%2Drhino%2Dlaryngologie%20et%20de%20chirurgie%20cervico%2Dfaciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Société canadienne d'otolaryngologie et de chirurgie cervico- faciale 2, record 6, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27otolaryngologie%20et%20de%20chirurgie%20cervico%2D%20faciale
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SCO-CCF 1, record 6, French, SCO%2DCCF
correct, feminine noun
- SCO-CCF 1, record 6, French, SCO%2DCCF
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- SCOCCF
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Birds
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- BC Exotic Bird Society of Canada
1, record 7, English, BC%20Exotic%20Bird%20Society%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- BC Cage Bird Society 1, record 7, English, BC%20Cage%20Bird%20Society
former designation, correct
- British Columbia Budgerigar and Foreign Bird Society of Western Canada 1, record 7, English, British%20Columbia%20Budgerigar%20and%20Foreign%20Bird%20Society%20of%20Western%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The BC Exotic Bird Society came into being in 1951 and was known as The British Columbia Budgerigar and Foreign Bird Society of Western Canada. In 1966 the name of the society was changed to The BC Cage Bird Society and later in 1993 it became The BC Exotic Bird Society holding it's meetings in Langley, BC, and having members throughout Canada. The BC Exotic Bird Society is a registered non-profit organization, supported by a volunteer group of bird loving members. The Society provides an opportunity for people who are interested in exotic birds to get together and exchange information and knowledge on the proper care, feeding habits, and breeding requirements of our feathered friends. 1, record 7, English, - BC%20Exotic%20Bird%20Society%20of%20Canada
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Oiseaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- BC Exotic Bird Society of Canada
1, record 7, French, BC%20Exotic%20Bird%20Society%20of%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- BC Cage Bird Society 1, record 7, French, BC%20Cage%20Bird%20Society
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- British Columbia Budgerigar and Foreign Bird Society of Western Canada 1, record 7, French, British%20Columbia%20Budgerigar%20and%20Foreign%20Bird%20Society%20of%20Western%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Conference Titles
- Foreign Trade
- Marketing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Conference on Competition Policy in the Context of Liberalization 1, record 8, English, Conference%20on%20Competition%20Policy%20in%20the%20Context%20of%20Liberalization
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
New Delhi, 20-21 January 1995. Organized by the Consumer Unity Trust Society of India, in cooperation with Consumers International. UNCTAD [United Nations Conference on Trade and Development] participated actively in the preparation and holding of the Conference. 1, record 8, English, - Conference%20on%20Competition%20Policy%20in%20the%20Context%20of%20Liberalization
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conférences
- Commerce extérieur
- Commercialisation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Conférence sur la politique en matière de concurrence dans le cadre de la libéralisation
1, record 8, French, Conf%C3%A9rence%20sur%20la%20politique%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20concurrence%20dans%20le%20cadre%20de%20la%20lib%C3%A9ralisation
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de conferencias
- Comercio exterior
- Comercialización
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Conferencia sobre Políticas de Competencia en el Contexto de la Liberalización
1, record 8, Spanish, Conferencia%20sobre%20Pol%C3%ADticas%20de%20Competencia%20en%20el%20Contexto%20de%20la%20Liberalizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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