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UNIVERSAL EXPRESSION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Obligations (civil law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- successor by particular title
1, record 1, English, successor%20by%20particular%20title
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The solution to this problem is given by article 1442 [of the Quebec Civil Code], which provides that "[t] he rights of the parties to a contract pass to their successors by particular title if the rights are accessory to the property which passes to them or are closely related to it. "In this provision, the expression "successor by particular title" means someone who obtains a specific portion of another's patrimony, be it through sale, exchange, gift or other means. Unlike succession by universal or general title, succession by particular title is not restricted to cases of death. 1, record 1, English, - successor%20by%20particular%20title
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des obligations (droit civil)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ayant cause à titre particulier
1, record 1, French, ayant%20cause%20%C3%A0%20titre%20particulier
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ayant cause à titre particulier est la personne qui acquiert un bien particulier, c'est-à-dire une chose ou un droit déterminé, et non point l'universalité d'un patrimoine ou une quote-part. Ce bien peut être transmis à l'ayant cause à titre particulier, par testament lors du décès de son auteur, mais aussi du vivant de son auteur : l'acquéreur d'un immeuble ou d'un droit de créance, par exemple, est l'ayant cause à titre particulier du vendeur ou du cédant. 1, record 1, French, - ayant%20cause%20%C3%A0%20titre%20particulier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gender privilege
1, record 2, English, gender%20privilege
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When someone is "typically gendered, "they benefit from gender privilege. For individuals whose biological sex, gender expression, and gender identity neatly align, often referred to as "cisgender, "there is a level of congruence as they encounter the world around them.... Social privilege comes from an assumption that one's own perspective is universal; whether related to race, or language, or gender, privilege comes from being part of the "norm. " 2, record 2, English, - gender%20privilege
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- privilège de genre
1, record 2, French, privil%C3%A8ge%20de%20genre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Amnesty International
1, record 3, English, Amnesty%20International
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AI 1, record 3, English, AI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amnesty International(AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. AI's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. In pursuit of this vision, AI's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. 2, record 3, English, - Amnesty%20International
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Amnistie Internationale
1, record 3, French, Amnistie%20Internationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AI 2, record 3, French, AI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amnistie Internationale est un mouvement mondial composé de bénévoles qui œuvrent pour le respect des droits de l'être humain. L'organisation est indépendante de tout gouvernement, de toute tendance politique et de toute croyance religieuse. Elle ne soutient ni ne rejette aucun gouvernement ni système politique, pas plus qu'elle ne défend ni ne repousse les convictions des victimes dont elle tente de défendre les droits. Sa seule et unique préoccupation est de contribuer impartialement à la protection des droits humains. Amnistie Internationale a la vision d'un monde dans lequel toute personne jouirait de l'ensemble des droits inscrits dans la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme et les autres normes internationales relatives aux droits humains. 1, record 3, French, - Amnistie%20Internationale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Amnistía Internacional
1, record 3, Spanish, Amnist%C3%ADa%20Internacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AI 2, record 3, Spanish, AI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- environmental criterion
1, record 4, English, environmental%20criterion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
environmental criteria: Standards of physical, chemical and biological (but sometimes including social, aesthetic, etcetera) components that define a given quality of an environment. 2, record 4, English, - environmental%20criterion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indicators of geobiosphere load represent a quantitative expression of what could be called ’environmental criteria’ for human decisions, behavior or action.... Environmental criterion means that we analyze, consciously or subconsciously, the meaning, context, consequences and connections of our intended action of any kind from an environmental point of view. The universal use of such a criterion when making decisions at all levels is an indispensable prerequisite towards the attainment of sustainable development and a conscious transition toward a sustainable phase in industrial society. 3, record 4, English, - environmental%20criterion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
criterion: term usually used in the plural (criteria). 4, record 4, English, - environmental%20criterion
Record 4, Key term(s)
- environmental criteria
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit environnemental
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- critère environnemental
1, record 4, French, crit%C3%A8re%20environnemental
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- critère écotoxicologique 2, record 4, French, crit%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9cotoxicologique
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critère (en anglais : criterion) : Ce terme désigne la relation entre l'exposition d'une cible (être humain, organismes animal ou végétal) à une pollution ou une nuisance et le risque et/ou l'ampleur de l'effet défavorable ou indésirable qui en résulterait dans des circonstances données. Cette définition, proposée par la [...] CEE, [...] fait de l'analyse des critères la base d'un système de normes à établir au niveau de la Communauté. 3, record 4, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20environnemental
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
critère : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel, comme désignateur collectif. 1, record 4, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20environnemental
Record 4, Key term(s)
- critères environnementaux
- critères écotoxicologiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho ambiental
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- criterio medioambiental
1, record 4, Spanish, criterio%20medioambiental
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El criterio medioambiental es un factor importante en el diseño, la construcción y la explotación de una vía ciclista. [...] En este sentido, se debe tratar de diseñar itinerarios que respeten los siguientes sistemas: Ríos, riachuelos y otros cauces naturales. Bordes de lagos o estanques. Límites de masas forestales o bosques. Zona marítimo-terrestre. Límites de parques naturales. [También se debe contar con] otras medidas posibles para la defensa y la protección del medioambiente [...] 2, record 4, Spanish, - criterio%20medioambiental
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medioambiente; medio ambiente: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que las formas medioambiente y medio ambiente son correctas, aunque se prefiere la grafía simple. Las palabras que pierden su acento al pronunciarse junto a otras tienden a escribirse unidas, motivo por el cual medio ambiente […] forma medioambiente, […] de acuerdo con la Ortografía de la lengua española. [...] Por otro lado, cuando forma parte de una denominación oficial, se aconseja respetar la forma que aparece en el nombre [...] El plural de medioambiente es medioambientes y el adjetivo derivado es medioambiental, en una sola palabra. 3, record 4, Spanish, - criterio%20medioambiental
Record 4, Key term(s)
- criterios medioambientales
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-03-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Olympic Academy
1, record 5, English, International%20Olympic%20Academy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- I.O.A. 1, record 5, English, I%2EO%2EA%2E
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IOA constitutes the intellectual expression of the Olympic Movement, which represents one of the finest aspects of the universal intellectual tradition. 1, record 5, English, - International%20Olympic%20Academy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- International Olympic Academy
1, record 5, French, International%20Olympic%20Academy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- I.O.A. 1, record 5, French, I%2EO%2EA%2E
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Académie olympique internationale
- AOI
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Chiropractors Association
1, record 6, English, International%20Chiropractors%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ICA 1, record 6, English, ICA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Chiropractic Health Bureau 2, record 6, English, Chiropractic%20Health%20Bureau
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision : To empower humanity in the expression of maximum health, wellness and human potential through universal chiropractic expression and utilization. Mission : To advance chiropractic throughout the world as a distinct health care profession predicated upon its unique philosophy, science, and art. Objectives : Maintain and promote chiropractic' s unique identity as a non-therapeutic, drugless and surgical-free health science, based on its fundamental principles and philosophy. Provide leadership in the establishment of chiropractic licensure regulation in every nation and promote the quality and authenticity of chiropractic education. Foster the professional and technical development of the Doctor of Chiropractic through programs of continuing education, research, political, and social action. Encourage the highest professional, technical, and ethical standards for the doctor of chiropractic while safeguarding the professional welfare of its members. Champion the principle that every citizen in the world has the right to freedom of choice in health care and be able to choose unhampered the doctor and the healing art of his/her choice. Work harmoniously with other health care organizations and governments in a global humanitarian effort to foster chiropractic and spinal hygiene in the fields of family health(including children, women, and the elderly), and occupational health. Work for full inclusion of chiropractic in all public and private health care delivery programs. 1, record 6, English, - International%20Chiropractors%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- International Chiropractors Association
1, record 6, French, International%20Chiropractors%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ICA 1, record 6, French, ICA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Chiropractic Health Bureau 2, record 6, French, Chiropractic%20Health%20Bureau
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-07-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- right to freedom of expression
1, record 7, English, right%20to%20freedom%20of%20expression
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Article 19 of both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights includes the right to freedom of expression-including the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media-as a fundamental human right. 2, record 7, English, - right%20to%20freedom%20of%20expression
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- droit à la liberté d'expression
1, record 7, French, droit%20%C3%A0%20la%20libert%C3%A9%20d%27expression
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'article 19 de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme et du Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques inclut le droit à la liberté d'expression - y compris le droit de chercher, de recevoir et de transmettre les informations et les idées par quelque moyen que ce soit - en tant que droit humain fondamental. 2, record 7, French, - droit%20%C3%A0%20la%20libert%C3%A9%20d%27expression
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-06-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Law
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- American international law 1, record 8, English, American%20international%20law
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This expression does not mean... an international law which is peculiar to the New World and entirely distinct from universal international law, but rather the complex of principles, conventions, customs, practices, institutions and doctrines which are peculiar to the Republics of the New World. 1, record 8, English, - American%20international%20law
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit international
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- droit international américain
1, record 8, French, droit%20international%20am%C3%A9ricain
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des règles de droit international universel qui, sans exclure l'application des règles de droit international universel, ont pour objet de résoudre des problèmes et de réglementer des situations propres aux États de l'Amérique. 1, record 8, French, - droit%20international%20am%C3%A9ricain
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-11-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- universal real expression
1, record 9, English, universal%20real%20expression
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- expression réelle universelle
1, record 9, French, expression%20r%C3%A9elle%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-02-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nonstatic universal expression
1, record 10, English, nonstatic%20universal%20expression
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- expression universelle non statique
1, record 10, French, expression%20universelle%20non%20statique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes se rapportant au langage Ada. 2, record 10, French, - expression%20universelle%20non%20statique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-09-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- universal static expression
1, record 11, English, universal%20static%20expression
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- expression statique universelle
1, record 11, French, expression%20statique%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes se rapportant au langage Ada. 2, record 11, French, - expression%20statique%20universelle
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-05-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- universal expression
1, record 12, English, universal%20expression
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- expression universelle
1, record 12, French, expression%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une expression qui donne un résultat entier universel ou réel universel. 1, record 12, French, - expression%20universelle
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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