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POSITION DEFENSE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- battle position defence
1, record 1, English, battle%20position%20defence
correct, noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique that places a unit in a battle position to concentrate its fires, to limit its manoeuvre or to place it in an advantageous position to counterattack. 1, record 1, English, - battle%20position%20defence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- battle position defense
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défense d'une position de combat
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20d%27une%20position%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique plaçant une unité dans une position de combat pour concentrer ses feux, limiter sa manœuvre ou la placer dans une position favorable pour contre-attaquer. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20d%27une%20position%20de%20combat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Military Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Inter-allied Confederation of Reserve Non-commissioned Officers
1, record 2, English, Inter%2Dallied%20Confederation%20of%20Reserve%20Non%2Dcommissioned%20Officers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CISOR 1, record 2, English, CISOR
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Association Européenne des Sous-Officiers de Réserve 2, record 2, English, Association%20Europ%C3%A9enne%20des%20Sous%2DOfficiers%20de%20R%C3%A9serve
former designation, correct
- AESOR 3, record 2, English, AESOR
former designation, correct
- AESOR 3, record 2, English, AESOR
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In concert with the civil and military authorities, CISOR participates in the construction of a system of defense that will safeguard freedom. The fundamental aim of CISOR is to guarantee NCO's [non-commissioned officers’] position while gratifying their merits. 1, record 2, English, - Inter%2Dallied%20Confederation%20of%20Reserve%20Non%2Dcommissioned%20Officers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CISOR: This acronym, standing for the French "Confédération Interalliée des Sous-Officiers de Réserve" is used as the international abbreviation. 4, record 2, English, - Inter%2Dallied%20Confederation%20of%20Reserve%20Non%2Dcommissioned%20Officers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Association Européenne des Sous-Officiers de Réserve; AESOR: Founded in 1963, it changed name on February 22, 2013. 4, record 2, English, - Inter%2Dallied%20Confederation%20of%20Reserve%20Non%2Dcommissioned%20Officers
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Interallied Confederation of Reserve Non Commissioned Officers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Organisation militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Confédération Interalliée des Sous-Officiers de Réserve
1, record 2, French, Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Interalli%C3%A9e%20des%20Sous%2DOfficiers%20de%20R%C3%A9serve
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CISOR 1, record 2, French, CISOR
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Association Européenne des Sous-Officiers de Réserve 1, record 2, French, Association%20Europ%C3%A9enne%20des%20Sous%2DOfficiers%20de%20R%C3%A9serve
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- AESOR 2, record 2, French, AESOR
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- AESOR 2, record 2, French, AESOR
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De concert avec les autorités civiles et militaires, la CISOR participe à la construction d'un système de défense qui assurera la sauvegarde des libertés. Le but fondamental de la CISOR est de garantir la position des sous-officiers en valorisant leurs mérites. 3, record 2, French, - Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Interalli%C3%A9e%20des%20Sous%2DOfficiers%20de%20R%C3%A9serve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Association Européenne des Sous-Officiers de Réserve; AESOR : Fondée en 1963, elle a changé de nom le 22 février 2013. 4, record 2, French, - Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Interalli%C3%A9e%20des%20Sous%2DOfficiers%20de%20R%C3%A9serve
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- low defense 1, record 3, English, low%20defense
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The men’s final was a solid defensive display, with good low defense being played by ... around strong blocking from ... 1, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Obviously in volleyball there are some key areas to focus upon: cardio-vascular (stamina); thighs and hamstrings (for jumping and low defense)... 2, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Good volleyball defense position involves the backcourt player being on the balls of the feet, in medium or low body position, with the body forward, and with the hips low. You should never touch the floor before your arms make contact with the ball. Lunge, sprawl, roll, or dive as a last resort. 3, record 3, English, - low%20defense
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défense basse
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9fense%20basse
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l’entraînement de la défense basse, on pourrait distinguer les étapes suivantes : - L’entraînement de la posture de défense- L’entraînement du déplacement - L’entraînement de la position sur le terrain en relation avec les tempos d’attaque - Défendre des balles fortes - La coopération avec les autres joueurs et le concept tactique. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20basse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bore
1, record 4, English, bore
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To lean on the bit. 1, record 4, English, - bore
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The habit of boring, i. e. lowering the head, bending the neck until the chin is almost touching the chest and, having attained this position, using it as a defense against answering the demands of the bit, is common with mutton-shouldered, thick-necked horses. 2, record 4, English, - bore
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bourrer
1, record 4, French, bourrer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le cheval bourre quand il] s'élance brusquement en avant, sans que le cavalier le pressente et puisse s'y opposer. 1, record 4, French, - bourrer
Record 4, Key term(s)
- bourrer à la main
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Priority Placement Program
1, record 5, English, Priority%20Placement%20Program
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PPP 1, record 5, English, PPP
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Priority Placement Program(PPP) is an automated mandatory placement program used to match eligible well-qualified employees, most of whom are subject to displacement, with vacant DoD [Department of Defense] position. It enables the Department to maintain a relatively stable work force during base realignment and closure, reduction in force(RIF), and other displacement actions, and minimizes the adverse effect of these actions on employees. 2, record 5, English, - Priority%20Placement%20Program
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Priority Placement Programme
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Priority Placement Program
1, record 5, French, Priority%20Placement%20Program
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PPP 1, record 5, French, PPP
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Programme de placement prioritaire 2, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20placement%20prioritaire
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de placement prioritaire : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 5, French, - Priority%20Placement%20Program
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-04-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Airborne Hydrographic System 1, record 6, English, Airborne%20Hydrographic%20System
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- airborne Hydrographic Data Recording System 2, record 6, English, airborne%20Hydrographic%20Data%20Recording%20System
proposal
- airborne HDRS 2, record 6, English, airborne%20HDRS
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The United States Defense Mapping Agency(DMA) and the Applied Research Laboratories of the University of Texas at Austin(ARL : UT) are jointly developing a Hydrographic Data Recording System. The purpose of this proof-of-concept activity is to exploit and enhance the existing capabilities of U. S. Navy surface ships as platforms of opportunity for data acquisition. The Hydrographic Data Recording System(HDRS) utilises the existing functionality of the... sonar set and integrates the depth data with GPS [Global Positioning System] time and position tags. 3, record 6, English, - Airborne%20Hydrographic%20System
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Airborne Hydrographic System (AHS): term and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 2, record 6, English, - Airborne%20Hydrographic%20System
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Système hydrographique aéroporté
1, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20hydrographique%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Système aéroporté d'enregistrement de données hydrographiques 2, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9%20d%27enregistrement%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20hydrographiques
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La «Defense Mapping Agency» des États-Unis (DMA) et les Laboratoires de Recherche Appliqué de l'Université de l'Université de Texas à Austin (ARL:UT) élaborent conjointement un Système d'enregistrement de données hydrographiques. Le but de cette activité de «comparaison-de-concepts» est l'exploitation et l'amélioration des capacités existantes des navires de surface de la marine des États-Unis comme plate-formes à disposition pour l'acquisition de données. Le Système d'enregistrement de données hydrographiques (HDRS) utilise la fonctionnalité existante de l'équipement sonar [...] et y intègre les données relatives à la profondeur avec le format GPS [Global Positioning System] de temps et de position. 3, record 6, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20hydrographique%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Système hydrographique aéroporté (AHS) : terme et abréviation en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 6, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20hydrographique%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-04-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Hydrographic Data Recording System
1, record 7, English, Hydrographic%20Data%20Recording%20System
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HDRS 1, record 7, English, HDRS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The United States Defense Mapping Agency(DMA) and the Applied Research Laboratories of the University of Texas at Austin(ARL : UT) are jointly developing a Hydrographic Data Recording System. The purpose of this proof-of-concept activity is to exploit and enhance the existing capabilities of U. S. Navy surface ships as platforms of opportunity for data acquisition. The Hydrographic Data Recording System(HDRS) utilises the existing functionality of the... sonar set and integrates the depth data with GPS [Global Positioning System] time and position tags. 1, record 7, English, - Hydrographic%20Data%20Recording%20System
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Système d'enregistrement de données hydrographiques
1, record 7, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27enregistrement%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20hydrographiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- HDRS 1, record 7, French, HDRS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La «Defense Mapping Agency» des États-Unis (DMA) et les Laboratoires de Recherche Appliqué de l'Université de l'Université de Texas à Austin (ARL:UT) élaborent conjointement un Système d'enregistrement de données hydrographiques. Le but de cette activité de «comparaison-de-concepts» est l'exploitation et l'amélioration des capacités existantes des navires de surface de la marine des États-Unis comme plate-formes à disposition pour l'acquisition de données. Le Système d'enregistrement de données hydrographiques (HDRS) utilise la fonctionnalité existante de l'équipement sonar [...] et y intègre les données relatives à la profondeur avec le format GPS [Global Positioning System] de temps et de position. 1, record 7, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27enregistrement%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20hydrographiques
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Commercial Law
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- direct regulation
1, record 8, English, direct%20regulation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Even considering that harm might have been caused to the general economic interest in this case by the abuse of a dominant position, the CNDC ruled that it could not be redressed through the normal remedies of competition defense because the problem originated with the existence of a natural monopoly at the source of the transmission, which could only be solved through direct regulations stipulating that free-access or non-subscription transmission of certain programs was obligatory. 2, record 8, English, - direct%20regulation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology related to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiating process. 3, record 8, English, - direct%20regulation
Record 8, Key term(s)
- direct regulations
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Droit commercial
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- réglementation directe
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9glementation%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie du processus d'établissement de la Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLEA). 2, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9glementation%20directe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio
- Derecho mercantil
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- regulación directa
1, record 8, Spanish, regulaci%C3%B3n%20directa
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminología relacionada con el proceso de establecimiento del Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA). 2, record 8, Spanish, - regulaci%C3%B3n%20directa
Record 8, Key term(s)
- regulaciones directas
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-09-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- satellite-based radionavigation system
1, record 9, English, satellite%2Dbased%20radionavigation%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radionavigation system provided by the US Department of Defense. It permits users with suitable receivers to establish their position, speed and time on land, sea or in the air, at any time of the day or night and in any weather condition, anywhere in the world. 1, record 9, English, - satellite%2Dbased%20radionavigation%20system
Record 9, Key term(s)
- satellite based radionavigation system
- satellite-based radio navigation system
- satellite based radio navigation system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de radionavigation par satellite
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20radionavigation%20par%20satellite
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de positionnement global est un système de radionavigation par satellite exploité par le Département de la Défense des États-Unis. Il permet aux utilisateurs dotés de récepteurs convenables d'établir leur position, leur vitesse ainsi que l'heure sur terre, sur mer et dans les airs et ce, n'importe quand, de jour comme de nuit, dans toutes les conditions météo, et partout dans le monde. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20radionavigation%20par%20satellite
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- position defence
1, record 10, English, position%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- positional defence 1, record 10, English, positional%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The type of defence in which the bulk of the defending force is disposed in selected tactical localities where the decisive battle is to be fought. Principal reliance is placed on the ability of the forces in the defended localities to maintain their positions and to control the terrain between them. The reserve is used to add depth, to block, or restore the battle position by counterattack. 1, record 10, English, - position%20defence
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positional defence; position defence: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 10, English, - position%20defence
Record 10, Key term(s)
- position defense
- positional defense
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- défense ferme
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9fense%20ferme
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de défense dans laquelle le gros des forces défensives est réparti entre les points d'appui établis dans la zone où la bataille décisive doit être livrée. Le succès d'une telle défense repose essentiellement sur la capacité des forces installées dans les points d'appui à se maintenir sur leurs positions et à contrôler les intervalles qui les séparent. Les réserves sont utilisées pour donner de la profondeur à la bataille, exécuter des coups d'arrêt et rétablir l'intégrité de la position par des contre-attaques. 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20ferme
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense ferme : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20ferme
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa de posiciones
1, record 10, Spanish, defensa%20de%20posiciones
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensa posicional 1, record 10, Spanish, defensa%20posicional
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de defensa en la que el grueso de las fuerzas de defensa se dispone en lugares tácticos, previamente seleccionados, donde se va a librar la batalla decisiva. El éxito de este tipo de defensa se basa en la capacidad de las fuerzas para conservar las posiciones y el terreno entre ellas. Las reservas se emplean para dar profundidad, bloquear y recuperar las posiciones mediante contraataques. 1, record 10, Spanish, - defensa%20de%20posiciones
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-02-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Restrictive Practices (Law)
- Foreign Trade
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- remedies of competition defense
1, record 11, English, remedies%20of%20competition%20defense
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Even considering that harm might have been caused to the general economic interest in this case by the abuse of a dominant position, the CNDC ruled that it could not be redressed through the normal remedies of competition defense. 2, record 11, English, - remedies%20of%20competition%20defense
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology related to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiating process. 3, record 11, English, - remedies%20of%20competition%20defense
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pratiques restrictives (Droit)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- recours pour la défense de la concurrence
1, record 11, French, recours%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9fense%20de%20la%20concurrence
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie du processus d'établissement de la Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLEA). 2, record 11, French, - recours%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9fense%20de%20la%20concurrence
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas restrictivas (Derecho)
- Comercio exterior
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- recursos de la defensa de la competencia
1, record 11, Spanish, recursos%20de%20la%20defensa%20de%20la%20competencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminología relacionada con el proceso de establecimiento del Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA). 2, record 11, Spanish, - recursos%20de%20la%20defensa%20de%20la%20competencia
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-07-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Wrestling
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- ground position 1, record 12, English, ground%20position
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- defence position 2, record 12, English, defence%20position
Record 12, Key term(s)
- defense position
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Lutte
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- position par terre
1, record 12, French, position%20par%20terre
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- position à terre 2, record 12, French, position%20%C3%A0%20terre
feminine noun
- position au sol 2, record 12, French, position%20au%20sol
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-03-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- defence position
1, record 13, English, defence%20position
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Key term(s)
- defense position
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- position de défense
1, record 13, French, position%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-12-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- alliance
1, record 14, English, alliance
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multilateral agreement by states to improve their power position by joining together in defense of their common interest. Most alliances are now characterized by an agreement to regard ’an attack upon any member of the alliance as an attack upon all'. 2, record 14, English, - alliance
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The result of formal agreements between two or more nations for broad, long-term objectives. (FM 100-5) 3, record 14, English, - alliance
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ruling elites and coalitions of subordinate states frequently form alliances with the dominant powers and identify their values and interests with those of the dominant powers. 2, record 14, English, - alliance
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- alliance
1, record 14, French, alliance
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le résultat d'ententes formelles entre États visant des objectifs d'envergure et à longue échéance. 1, record 14, French, - alliance
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alliance : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 14, French, - alliance
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones internacionales
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- alianza
1, record 14, Spanish, alianza
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forma de cooperación más estrecha entre los estados; vinculan la acción de los mismos en las circunstancias y en los modos previstos por el acuerdo o el tratado que las instituye. Una alianza se caracteriza por un compromiso en materia política o militar, que varios estados asumen para la protección o realización de sus intereses; el compromiso se formaliza con la firma de un acuerdo o tratado. 1, record 14, Spanish, - alianza
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El primer fundamento de las alianzas es la percepción de insuficiencia de los recursos de los estados para promover un determinado interés, que incentiva a los gobiernos a buscar combinaciones internacionales con dicho fin. 1, record 14, Spanish, - alianza
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-03-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- nucleus raphe dorsalis
1, record 15, English, nucleus%20raphe%20dorsalis
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- NRD 2, record 15, English, NRD
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The trigeminal motor nucleus receives a dense serotonergic projection which originates from nucleus raphe pallidus, nucleus raphe obscurus and, to a lesser extent, from nucleus raphe dorsalis.... It is well known that the activity of the serotonergic neurons in the raphe nuclei is related to the level of arousal of the organism. Thus, the tonic serotonergic influence on the trigeminal motoneurons during waking may contribute to maintaining jaw position and facilitating jaw movements during feeding, grooming, and defense/aggression behaviors. It has been shown that some serotonergic neurons in nucleus raphe dorsalis selectively increase their activity during feeding and grooming behaviors. 3, record 15, English, - nucleus%20raphe%20dorsalis
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- noyau dorsal du raphé
1, record 15, French, noyau%20dorsal%20du%20raph%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le noyau dorsal du raphé est actif pendant l'éveil. Il se projette sur la région préoptique et les noyaux suprachiasmatiques. 2, record 15, French, - noyau%20dorsal%20du%20raph%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-10-24
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- first-string defence position 1, record 16, English, first%2Dstring%20defence%20position
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- first-string defense position 2, record 16, English, first%2Dstring%20defense%20position
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
starting position as a defenceman. 1, record 16, English, - first%2Dstring%20defence%20position
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
She won a first-string defence position on the Toronto hockey team. 1, record 16, English, - first%2Dstring%20defence%20position
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- première position de défense sélectionnée
1, record 16, French, premi%C3%A8re%20position%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20s%C3%A9lectionn%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elle était choisie dans la première ronde de sélection pour la position de défense. 1, record 16, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20position%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20s%C3%A9lectionn%C3%A9e
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1987-11-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- near-field testing system
1, record 17, English, near%2Dfield%20testing%20system
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A near-field testing system... allows troubleshooting on each individual element of an antenna.... the system... [is a] highly accurate way of testing many shipboard and air defense antennas.... Housed in an anechoic chamber the computer-controlled system moves a waveguide probe through measurement position as close as a few thousandths of an inch within a 19x26-foot area. 1, record 17, English, - near%2Dfield%20testing%20system
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- système de test à champ proche
1, record 17, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20test%20%C3%A0%20champ%20proche
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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