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IMMEDIATE COVER [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Foreign Trade
- Government Accounting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bridge loan
1, record 1, English, bridge%20loan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bridging loan 2, record 1, English, bridging%20loan
correct
- interim loan 2, record 1, English, interim%20loan
correct
- gap loan 3, record 1, English, gap%20loan
correct
- bridging advance 4, record 1, English, bridging%20advance
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Short-term loan granted to cover immediate needs during the time period before medium or long-term financing can be obtained. 5, record 1, English, - bridge%20loan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bridge loan: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 6, record 1, English, - bridge%20loan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Commerce extérieur
- Comptabilité publique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- crédit-relais
1, record 1, French, cr%C3%A9dit%2Drelais
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- crédit relais 2, record 1, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20relais
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- prêt-relais 3, record 1, French, pr%C3%AAt%2Drelais
correct, masculine noun
- crédit de relais 3, record 1, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20de%20relais
correct, masculine noun
- crédit d'anticipation 4, record 1, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27anticipation
correct, masculine noun
- crédit intercalaire 4, record 1, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20intercalaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prêt provisoire, généralement à court terme, consenti par un établissement de crédit et servant à satisfaire les besoins financiers immédiats de l'emprunteur en attendant une rentrée imminente de fonds, la mise en place d'un financement définitif ou la réalisation d'une opération donnée. 4, record 1, French, - cr%C3%A9dit%2Drelais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crédit relais : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 5, record 1, French, - cr%C3%A9dit%2Drelais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
- Comercio exterior
- Contabilidad pública
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- préstamo-puente
1, record 1, Spanish, pr%C3%A9stamo%2Dpuente
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- crédito puente 2, record 1, Spanish, cr%C3%A9dito%20puente
correct, masculine noun
- préstamo de empalme 3, record 1, Spanish, pr%C3%A9stamo%20de%20empalme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préstamo a corto plazo otorgado para cubrir el intervalo de tiempo hasta que se obtenga la financiación necesaria a plazo medio o largo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pr%C3%A9stamo%2Dpuente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
préstamo-puente: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 1, Spanish, - pr%C3%A9stamo%2Dpuente
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- immediate benefit 1, record 2, English, immediate%20benefit
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- immediate cover 2, record 2, English, immediate%20cover
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under such circumstances, a global policyholder can obtain immediate cover for political risks up to the transaction amount... 3, record 2, English, - immediate%20benefit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- garantie immédiate
1, record 2, French, garantie%20imm%C3%A9diate
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- protection immédiate 2, record 2, French, protection%20imm%C3%A9diate
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans ces cas, l'assuré peut obtenir une protection immédiate contre les risques politiques [...] 2, record 2, French, - garantie%20imm%C3%A9diate
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cold pack
1, record 3, English, cold%20pack
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pliable container filled with a cold-retaining substance which may be applied to a part of the body for cooling purposes, conforming to the shape of the part. 2, record 3, English, - cold%20pack
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Safeco Instant Cold Pack. Safe, Simple, Economical Therapy. Instant relief from pain and swelling. Just squeeze outer cover to pop inner bag and allow water to mix with chemicals. Reacts in less than 3 seconds for immediate treatment. Provides 2 degrees C for 20-30 minutes for maximum reduction of pain and swelling. 3, record 3, English, - cold%20pack
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compresse froide
1, record 3, French, compresse%20froide
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sachet froid 2, record 3, French, sachet%20froid
proposal, masculine noun
- cryosac 2, record 3, French, cryosac
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas utiliser «enveloppement» ici. Ce terme, en effet, désigne la méthode de traitement qui consiste à entourer un malade soit d'une serviette autour du thorax, soit d'un drap mouillé autour du corps entier. 2, record 3, French, - compresse%20froide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les compresses «Instant Cold» de Safeco [...]. Il suffit d'appuyer sur l'enveloppe extérieure pour crever le sac interne et permettre au fluide de se mélanger avec les réactifs. La réaction se développe en moins de 3 secondes [...]. Permet de produire une température de 2 degrés C pendant 20 à 30 minutes. 1, record 3, French, - compresse%20froide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Compresse froide réutilisable. Pratique et économique, utilisations multiples, par entreposage dans un congélateur. Le gel demeure flexible, même lorsqu'il est très froid. 1, record 3, French, - compresse%20froide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- immediate action
1, record 4, English, immediate%20action
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because these [Envirotips] manuals are intended to cover all facets of spills and spill planning for the materials, it is desirable to list properties relevant to both immediate action needs and contingency planning. 2, record 4, English, - immediate%20action
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
- Mesures antipollution
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- intervention immédiate
1, record 4, French, intervention%20imm%C3%A9diate
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En cas de danger pendant le transport de marchandises dangereuses. 2, record 4, French, - intervention%20imm%C3%A9diate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On trouve le terme français "intervention" comme équivalent de l'anglais "action" dans le Règlement concernant les marchandises dangereuses..., fév. 1985, annexe XI. 2, record 4, French, - intervention%20imm%C3%A9diate
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte de mercancías
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- medida inmediata
1, record 4, Spanish, medida%20inmediata
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-02-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Fires and Explosions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fire property
1, record 5, English, fire%20property
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- fire data 2, record 5, English, fire%20data
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because these [Envirotips] manuals are intended to cover all facets of spills and spill planning for the materials, it is desirable to list properties relevant to both immediate action needs and contingency planning. The need for such data as fire properties and liquid density are apparent from fire control and liquid containment standpoints. 1, record 5, English, - fire%20property
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Data on] Fire properties [of chlorine are:] Flammability ... Behaviour in a fire. 3, record 5, English, - fire%20property
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[Data on] Fire properties [for ammonia:] Autoignition temperature ... Burning rate ... Upper flammability limit ... Burning characteristics ... Heat of combustion ... Decomposition temperature [and products] ... Explosiveness ... 4, record 5, English, - fire%20property
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Fire data" and "fire property" are used as synonyms in the context of MSDSs (Material Safety Data Sheets). "Fire data" are not always fire properties in the strict sense of the word. 5, record 5, English, - fire%20property
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Feux et explosions
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- donnée relative à l'inflammabilité et à la combustion
1, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9e%20relative%20%C3%A0%20l%27inflammabilit%C3%A9%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20combustion
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- donnée associée à la réaction de combustion 2, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9e%20associ%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20r%C3%A9action%20de%20combustion
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- donnée physico-chimique de la combustion 2, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9e%20physico%2Dchimique%20de%20la%20combustion
correct, feminine noun
- propriété relative à la combustion 3, record 5, French, propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20relative%20%C3%A0%20la%20combustion
see observation, feminine noun
- propriété au feu 1, record 5, French, propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20au%20feu
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- donnée physicochimique de la combustion 4, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9e%20physicochimique%20de%20la%20combustion
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le comportement au feu des matières dangereuses inflammables peut être très largement prévu par la connaissance de leurs constantes physico-chimiques. De très précieux renseignements peuvent être déduits de deux catégories de données : Les caractéristiques physiques et thermiques en dehors de toute combustion (densité, température, etc.). Les données associées à la réaction de combustion dans l'air et donc a l'inflammation du produit (point d'éclair, chaleur de combustion, etc.). 2, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9e%20relative%20%C3%A0%20l%27inflammabilit%C3%A9%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20combustion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Données physico-chimiques de la combustion. Les caractéristiques de la réaction chimique du produit avec l'oxygène contenu dans le produit lui-même sont très importantes en matière de prévention [...] : Température d'auto-inflammation [...] Limites d'inflammabilité [...] 2, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9e%20relative%20%C3%A0%20l%27inflammabilit%C3%A9%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20combustion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les expressions en vedette sont longues mais elles ont au moins l'avantage d'être précises ce qui n'est pas le cas de la proposition «propriété au feu», trop elliptique. Voir la fiche «comportement au feu». 5, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9e%20relative%20%C3%A0%20l%27inflammabilit%C3%A9%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20combustion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il est préférable de parler de «données» plutôt que de «propriétés», car il ne s'agit pas de «propriétés» au sens strict dans tous les cas, (comme par exemple les «burning characteristics»). 5, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9e%20relative%20%C3%A0%20l%27inflammabilit%C3%A9%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20combustion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
physicochimique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9e%20relative%20%C3%A0%20l%27inflammabilit%C3%A9%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20combustion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Source du terme «donnée relative à l'inflammabilité et à la combustion» : Les explosifs occasionnels, Médard, 1979, vol. 1, p. 184, 182. 1, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9e%20relative%20%C3%A0%20l%27inflammabilit%C3%A9%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20combustion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Emergency Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- contingency planning
1, record 6, English, contingency%20planning
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- emergency planning 2, record 6, English, emergency%20planning
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Planning for possible future environments which are not expected to occur but which may occur; if this possible future is widely different from that premised, alternative premises are required. 3, record 6, English, - contingency%20planning
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because these [Envirotips] manuals are intended to cover all facets of spills and spill planning for the materials, it is desirable to list properties relevant to both immediate action needs and contingency planning. 4, record 6, English, - contingency%20planning
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion des urgences
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- planification des mesures d'urgence
1, record 6, French, planification%20des%20mesures%20d%27urgence
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- mise sur pied de plans d'urgence 2, record 6, French, mise%20sur%20pied%20de%20plans%20d%27urgence
feminine noun
- mise sur pied de plans d'intervention d'urgence 3, record 6, French, mise%20sur%20pied%20de%20plans%20d%27intervention%20d%27urgence
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programme précisant en détail les mesures à prendre et les démarches à suivre lorsque survient un événement grave, catastrophe, accident, incendie. 1, record 6, French, - planification%20des%20mesures%20d%27urgence
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- planificación para casos de emergencia
1, record 6, Spanish, planificaci%C3%B3n%20para%20casos%20de%20emergencia
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Government Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bridge financing
1, record 7, English, bridge%20financing
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- interim financing 2, record 7, English, interim%20financing
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temporary short-term borrowing to cover immediate financing needs pending long-term needs. 3, record 7, English, - bridge%20financing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Comptabilité publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- préfinancement
1, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9financement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- financement provisoire 1, record 7, French, financement%20provisoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emprunt à court terme servant à satisfaire aux besoins financiers immédiats de l'entité jusqu'à ce que celle-ci obtienne du financement à plus long terme. 2, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9financement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Finanzas
- Contabilidad pública
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- financiamiento puente
1, record 7, Spanish, financiamiento%20puente
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- financiamiento provisional 2, record 7, Spanish, financiamiento%20provisional
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Phraseology
- Negotiable Instruments (Commercial Law)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- subject to collection
1, record 8, English, subject%20to%20collection
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clause stating that the payment of the value specified in a document (letter of credit, cheque, etc.) is provisional until such time as it has been approved or final collection has taken place. 2, record 8, English, - subject%20to%20collection
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Check drawn on an out-of-town bank and deposited, with IMMEDIATE CREDIT of funds, to a customer in good standing, or one who has sufficient balances to cover the deposit. The deposit is made with the understanding that if the check bounces for any reason, the amount deposited will be charged back to the customer's account. 3, record 8, English, - subject%20to%20collection
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
subject to collection: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 8, English, - subject%20to%20collection
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Phraséologie
- Effets de commerce (Droit)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sauf bonne fin
1, record 8, French, sauf%20bonne%20fin
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- s.b.f. 2, record 8, French, s%2Eb%2Ef%2E
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- sauf encaissement 3, record 8, French, sauf%20encaissement
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clause pour le règlement d'un document (traite, chèque) qui est provisoire jusqu'à la vérification de conformité ou le paiement réel. 1, record 8, French, - sauf%20bonne%20fin
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sauf bonne fin : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 8, French, - sauf%20bonne%20fin
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
- Fraseología
- Instrumentos negociables (Derecho mercantil)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- salvo buen fin
1, record 8, Spanish, salvo%20buen%20fin
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cláusula por la que el abono del importe de cualquier documento (letra, cheque), es provisional hasta que se compruebe su conformidad o se realice el cobro efectivo. 1, record 8, Spanish, - salvo%20buen%20fin
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
salvo buen fin: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 8, Spanish, - salvo%20buen%20fin
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-11-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Life Insurance
- Federal Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- limited life insurance
1, record 9, English, limited%20life%20insurance
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The objectives of the Civil Service Mutual Benefit Society are to provide limited life insurance at modest premium costs and pay claims as quickly as possible, providing survivors with ready cash to cover immediate expenses occurring at death. 1, record 9, English, - limited%20life%20insurance
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Assurance sur la vie
- Administration fédérale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- assurance-vie limitée
1, record 9, French, assurance%2Dvie%20limit%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Société mutuelle de la Fonction publique a pour objectif de fournir une assurance-vie limitée à des coûts de prime modestes et de payer les réclamations aussi rapidement que possible, en fournissant aux survivants de l'argent comptant pour couvrir les dépenses immédiates qui surviennent au moment du décès. 1, record 9, French, - assurance%2Dvie%20limit%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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