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PEACEFUL AREA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peaceful use of outer space
1, record 1, English, peaceful%20use%20of%20outer%20space
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "peaceful uses of outer space" appears in official government statements and multilateral treaties. However, the examination of the state practice leads to the conclusion that this term is still without an authoritative definition. It is a source of considerable confusion and creates a legal grey area. The widely accepted interpretation of this key term of space law prior to the begin of space age, namely that "peaceful" means "non-military, "was soon contradicted by the practice of two space powers. In the period between 1957 and the adoption of the Outer Space Treaty in 1967, these two powers had placed into orbit a number of military payloads and had come increasingly dependent on space technology in their military planning. Since the term "peaceful" continues to be used, it is useful to examine the meaning of this ambiguous adjective. 2, record 1, English, - peaceful%20use%20of%20outer%20space
Record 1, Key term(s)
- peaceful uses of outer space
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- utilisation pacifique de l'espace extra-atmosphérique
1, record 1, French, utilisation%20pacifique%20de%20l%27espace%20extra%2Datmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation pacifique de l'espace extra-atmosphérique est menacée par le caractère militaire et paramilitaire des activités spatiales. Le droit international doit jouer un rôle plus que jamais important pour la sauvegarde de l'ordre paisible de l'espace extra-atmosphérique et pour la promotion de la coopération dans le domaine des activités spatiales. 2, record 1, French, - utilisation%20pacifique%20de%20l%27espace%20extra%2Datmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- utilisations pacifiques de l'espace extra-atmosphérique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
- Noise Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peaceful area
1, record 2, English, peaceful%20area
proposal
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone de silence
1, record 2, French, zone%20de%20silence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bruit est évoqué dans le dossier de projet mais uniquement dans les zones habitées, cependant le bruit d'une voie express pénalise la qualité environnementale d'un site naturel et il porte loin à l'intérieur d'une forêt. Le massif de la forêt de Retz est présenté dans certains documents de l'ONF, à juste titre, comme une zone de silence. Il convient de traiter ce problème, y compris en zone forestière. Il faudrait envisager des haies vives ou des buttes tampons le long de la voie express qui auraient pour double rôle de réduire la nuisance sonore mais aussi de limiter les accès «forêt - voie express». 2, record 2, French, - zone%20de%20silence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] l'urbaniste réunit en une seule composition une armée de projets épars : routes, ponts, calibrage d'une rivière, extensions de quartier, d'un hôpital ou d'une bibliothèque, déplacements d'industries, reboisements, zones de silence ou périmètres de protection de site etc. 3, record 2, French, - zone%20de%20silence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-02-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of the Family
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research
1, record 3, English, Muriel%20McQueen%20Fergusson%20Centre%20for%20Family%20Violence%20Research
correct, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research is a collaboration between Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation, a charitable trust established to assist victims of family violence, the University of New Brunswick, community-based organizations and government. Research from this Centre looks mainly at woman abuse/violence against women, specifically on rural issues, dating violence, immigrant communities, Aboriginal communities, substance abuse and sexual harassment. In the area of child abuse and neglect, research focuses on developing peaceful environments in schools, anger development and children in foster care. Under family violence, research focuses on the role of the church and participatory action research. 2, record 3, English, - Muriel%20McQueen%20Fergusson%20Centre%20for%20Family%20Violence%20Research
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Centre Muriel McQueen Fergusson de recherche sur la violence familiale
1, record 3, French, Centre%20Muriel%20McQueen%20Fergusson%20de%20recherche%20sur%20la%20violence%20familiale
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre Muriel McQueen Fergusson pour la recherche sur la violence familiale est le fruit d'une collaboration entre la Fondation Muriel McQueen Fergusson, une fiducie de bienfaisance créée pour aider les victimes de la violence familiale, l'Université du Nouveau-Brunswick, des organismes communautaires et le gouvernement. Les recherches réalisées à ce Centre portent principalement sur la violence faite aux femmes, et plus particulièrement sur les problèmes du milieu rural, la violence dans les fréquentations, les collectivités d'immigrants, les communautés autochtones, la consommation abusive d'alcool et d'autres drogues et le harcèlement sexuel. Les études dans le domaine des mauvais traitements et de la négligence envers les enfants portent spécialement sur la création d'environnements pacifiques dans les écoles, l'amplification de la colère et les enfants placés en famille d'accueil. Dans le domaine de la violence familiale, les chercheurs s'intéressent principalement au rôle des organismes religieux et à la recherche-action participative. 2, record 3, French, - Centre%20Muriel%20McQueen%20Fergusson%20de%20recherche%20sur%20la%20violence%20familiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-01-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- World Peace One
1, record 4, English, World%20Peace%20One
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- WPI 2, record 4, English, WPI
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seeks to create a movement of people who will live a comprehensively peaceful life for the good of humanity. Encourages individuals to pursue a long-term peace in personal areas of health, relationships, and psychological fitness and growth, and in area of global interest including economics, politics, and the environment. 1, record 4, English, - World%20Peace%20One
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- World Peace One
1, record 4, French, World%20Peace%20One
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- WPI 2, record 4, French, WPI
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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