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LEGAL DISPUTE [20 records]

Record 1 2026-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Public Law
CONT

In order to establish that a State has acquiesced to another State's claims, judges will take into account the consistent conduct of the State regarding the opposing claims. Isolated acts will not be deemed as sufficient to create a title of territorial sovereignty based on acquiescence. In addition, State conduct, such as a protest or the way in which a State continues to treat in its domestic legal system the territory in dispute, may defeat any claim based on acquiescence.

OBS

A claim is the act by which a State asserts a right that it will defend against opponents.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit international public
DEF

Affirmation par un État d'un droit auquel il prétend et qu'il entend faire reconnaître contre qui le lui conteste.

OBS

revendication : terme surtout employé en matière de souveraineté territoriale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho internacional público
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Record 2 2025-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Relations
  • Foreign Trade
  • International Public Law
CONT

At its core, regulatory chill occurs when governments hesitate or refrain from enacting policies that could be seen as unfriendly to foreign investors. This hesitation stems from the potential for legal disputes in international arbitration, often under the framework of investor-state dispute settlement... mechanisms, which are present in many modern trade and investment treaties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Relations internationales
  • Commerce extérieur
  • Droit international public
CONT

Face à des coûts potentiellement élevés et à un résultat incertain, divers observateurs ont suggéré que la simple perspective d'un litige risquait de décourager les gouvernements de légiférer. Des inquiétudes ont été soulevées au sujet de ce que l'on appelle le «refroidissement réglementaire», phénomène par lequel les gouvernements hésitent à introduire une nouvelle législation par crainte de l'arbitrage international [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 2020-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Philosophy and Religion
CONT

It is also necessary to understand the specific ways in which such legal orders emerge in the British context and, most importantly, the rights and motivations of those members of communities who seek to use faith-based dispute resolution mechanisms – in this case, focusing particularly on Muslim women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
  • Philosophie et religion

Spanish

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Record 4 2020-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Penal Law
CONT

The adversary system defines a mode of dispute resolution in which the competing claims of parties are presented by legal representatives who have interest in the outcomes of dispute, to an impartial third party, with power to impose authorities. In criminal cases, this is often called the accusatorial system.

OBS

accusatorial: Denoting criminal procedure in which the prosecutor is distinct from the judge and the trial is conducted in public.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit pénal
OBS

procédure accusatoire : Procédure pénale appliquée dans les pays anglo-saxons dans laquelle ce sont les parties et non les représentants de la société qui mènent le procès.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho penal
OBS

Sistema inspirado en el principio de la contradicción. En el sistema penal acusatorio, [...] que es el que siguen los países herederos del "common Law" [...], las conclusiones en cuanto a las responsabilidades penales se alcanzan mediante el proceso de acusación y defensa.

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Record 5 2020-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • International Law
  • International Relations
CONT

An arbitrator acting as amiable compositeur is deciding the dispute before him according to law and legal principles, but nevertheless is authorized to modify the effect of certain non-mandatory legal provisions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
  • Droit international
  • Relations internationales

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medios alternativos de resolución de conflictos
  • Derecho internacional
  • Relaciones internacionales
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Record 6 2020-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

The CBA [Canadian Bar Association] Legal Futures Initiative is identifying key drivers in the transformation of legal services, and technology and innovation are in the forefront... Digital literacy will play a crucial role in facilitating the commoditization of law and the growth of electronic filing in courts and electronic dispute resolution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

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Record 7 2020-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Practice and Procedural Law
CONT

The adversary system defines a mode of dispute resolution in which the competing claims of parties are presented by legal representatives who have interest in the outcomes of dispute, to an impartial third party, with power to impose authorities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit judiciaire
OBS

système adversatif : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 8 2020-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
CONT

Preventive law, in its broadest sense, seeks to encourage new methods and concepts for how legal services can be delivered in the future to avoid conflict and disputes. … While the emphasis in preventive law is to manage facts and events in such a manner as to avoid unwanted legal consequences, it has a natural connection with concepts of alternative dispute resolution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
OBS

droit préventif : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 9 2017-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rules of Court
DEF

The matter in dispute.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Règles de procédure
DEF

Par extension, le différend porté devant un tribunal et devenu matière du procès, une fois saisie la justice.

OBS

litige : équivalent français du terme «dispute» normalisé par le Comité de normalisation du PAJLO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reglamento procesal
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Record 10 2017-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Building Management and Maintenance
OBS

The British Columbia Cleaning Contractors Association [keeps British Columbia's] buildings clean, safe and secure. Members agree to abide by BCCCA's code of ethical conduct and high standards including quality service, health & safety, employment conditions, legal requirements, insurance, and dispute resolution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Gestion et entretien des immeubles

Spanish

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Record 11 2014-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rights and Freedoms
  • Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
CONT

The careless disclosure of privileged information to a Board of Inquiry can create an injustice that may significantly disrupt the adjudication of a complaint.

OBS

Adjudication. The legal process of resolving a dispute. The formal giving or pronouncing of a judgment or decree in a court proceeding; also the judgment or decision given.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droits et libertés
  • Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
CONT

Le délai de règlement d'une plainte varie d'un cas à l'autre. Si le plaignant et le mis en cause sont disposés à trouver une solution, la Commission désignera un médiateur qui les aidera à trouver un terrain d'entente.

OBS

Le règlement d'une plainte est survenu dans ce cas précis à la suite d'une procédure engagée par les parties devant un tribunal administratif. Il ne faut pas confondre ce terme avec «settlement of a complaint» qui se traduit par «règlement d'une plainte». Ce dernier se fait entre les parties en dehors d'une instance judiciaire.

Spanish

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Record 12 2012-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
CONT

Where claims are accepted into DR [dispute resolution], the defendants will countersign the claimant's declaration to confirm that any compensation ordered by an adjudicator in accordance with the compensation rules will be paid upon the claimant signing a legal release, and will return a copy of the countersigned declaration to the claimant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
CONT

Lorsque le dossier est retenu, les défendeurs contresignent la déclaration du plaignant pour confirmer que la compensation qu'un adjudicateur pourrait ordonner en accord avec les règles de compensation sera payée sur signature par le plaignant d'une quittance légale.

Spanish

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Record 13 2012-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Public Law
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

The adjudication of differences between States by a tribunal through the application of orderly methods of procedure.

OBS

It is frequently resorted to [international arbitration] after other peaceful methods of settlement have failed.

OBS

Arbitration differs from conciliation, enquiry and mediation in that the "award" of the arbitrator is final and binding on the parties to the dispute.... Arbitration differs from judicial settlement in that the parties to an arbitration are left free to choose the members of the tribunal, to define the dispute, and, if they so agree, to lay down in advance the rules, principles or legal system that shall be applied. The distinctions in the terminology... are not always followed in the practice of States.

OBS

international arbitration; arbitration: terms reproduced from the Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit international public
  • Commerce extérieur
CONT

L'arbitrage international a pour objet le règlement des litiges entre les États par des juges de leur choix et sur la base du respect du droit.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho internacional público
  • Comercio exterior
DEF

Institución jurídica internacional que tiene por objeto arreglar los litigios entre los Estados mediante la sumisión a unos árbitros designados por ellos.

CONT

El arbitraje internacional tiene por objeto la solución de diferendos entre Estados, por medio de una sentencia obligatoria, pronunciada por jueces de su propia elección y basada en el derecho. El arbitraje es un medio apropiado para la solución de las controversias jurídicas, como las relativas a interpretación y aplicación de tratados.

OBS

Es una regla bien establecida en derecho internacional que ningún Estado está obligado a someter sus controversias con otro Estado al arbitraje o a otro medio de solución pacífica sin su consentimiento.

OBS

arbitraje internacional; arbitraje: términos y definición reproducidos del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra.

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Record 14 2011-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour Disputes
  • Labour Law
DEF

A dispute arising from the interpretation or application of one or more of the provisions of an existing collective agreement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conflits du travail
  • Droit du travail
DEF

Conflit portant sur l'application ou l'interprétation d'une norme déjà en vigueur ou d'un droit existant, que ceux-ci découlent de la loi, d'une convention collective de travail ou de la coutume.

Spanish

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Record 15 2008-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Provincial Administration
OBS

The Courts and Civil Justice Division provides judicial and operational support to the court system, produces transcripts and provides enforcement services for legal judgments through the Sheriff's Office. It provides maintenance enforcement and other family justice services to assist parents and children deal with the difficulties of family breakdown. The Division licenses Commissioners of Oaths, Notaries Public and Marriage Commissioners. It also provides dispute resolution services to assist in resolving disputes outside the court system and protects the interests of people who do not have the capacity to manage their own financial affairs. As well, it supports economic well-being through the provision of corporate registry services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Administration provinciale
OBS

Traduction suggérée par la Direction des affaires francophones de la Saskatchewan : Tribunaux et justice civile.

Spanish

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Record 16 2008-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Rules of Court
  • Organization Planning
  • Taxation
OBS

Appeals Renewal Initiative(ARI) : In response to a national survey undertaken to determine client satisfaction with the appeals system, the Department examined ways to improve the dispute resolution process. Several initiatives to be implemented include accelerating the average time to process an objection; developing Service Standards; surveying to measure client satisfaction regarding fairness, impartiality, clarity of communications and overall quality. In addition, the ARI commits Appeals officers to make available to clients all documents relevant to a disputed assessment; it also facilitates Appeals officers’ access to legal advice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Règles de procédure
  • Planification d'organisation
  • Fiscalité
OBS

Initiative de renouvellement des appels (IRA) : En réaction à un sondage effectué à l'échelle nationale pour déterminer la satisfaction de la clientèle à l'égard du système des appels, le Ministère a examiné des façons d'améliorer le processus de règlement des différends. Plusieurs mesures seront prises, entre autres pour accélérer le temps moyen de traitement d'une opposition, pour élaborer des normes de service, pour sonder la clientèle afin de mesurer son dégré de satisfaction à l'égard de l'équité, de l'impartialité et de la clarté des communications et de la qualité en général. En outre, l'IRA oblige les agents des appels à mettre à la disposition des clients tous les documents s'appliquant à une cotisation à laquelle ils s'opposent. Cette initiative permet aussi aux agents des appels d'avoir mieux accès à des conseils juridiques.

Spanish

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Record 17 2007-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Sports (General)
OBS

The Sport Solution is committed to helping athletes find solutions to a wide range of sport related issues. They offer access to free information, assistance and guidance on sport issues that may require legal council, such as selection, carding and discipline. This program is a joint offering of Athletes CAN, the Dispute Resolution Centre, and the Faculty of Law of the University of Western Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Sports (Généralités)
OBS

La Solution sportive offre gratuitement de l'information et de l'aide aux athlètes sur des questions reliées au sport pouvant requérir des conseils juridiques tels que la sélection, le brevetage et la discipline. La Solution sportive s'engage à aider les athlètes à trouver des solutions à un vaste éventuel de problèmes reliés au sport. Ce programme est offert conjointement par Athlètes CAN, le Centre de résolution des différends et la Faculté de droit de l'Université Western Ontario.

Spanish

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Record 18 2006-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Labour Relations
OBS

The Board is an independent, impartial tribunal that acts within its statutory authority. The objectives of the Board are to : 1. Process all applications efficiently and fairly. 2. Make decisions that are clear and consistent, based on sound legal principles and provide guidance to employers, employees, unions and the labour/management community. 3. Encourages settlement of disputes by the use of mediation and appropriate dispute resolution methods. Inform the public about labour laws and the procedures of the Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Relations du travail
OBS

L'appellation française est entérinée par le Bureau des services en français, Gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.

Spanish

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Record 19 2003-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Legal System
  • Courts
CONT

Justiciable disputes are those that lend themselves to legal settlement by arbitration or adjudication.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie du droit
  • Tribunaux
OBS

justiciable ne s'emploie jamais pour des choses

Spanish

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Record 20 2000-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
OBS

Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
OBS

Source : R. v. Généreux, le juge en chef Lamer, 1992, R.C.S., p. 282.

OBS

Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada.

Spanish

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