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USHER [25 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ticket taker and usher
1, record 1, English, ticket%20taker%20and%20usher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- receveur de billets et placier
1, record 1, French, receveur%20de%20billets%20et%20placier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- receveuse de billets et placière 1, record 1, French, receveuse%20de%20billets%20et%20placi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- theatre usher
1, record 2, English, theatre%20usher
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- placeur de salle de spectacles
1, record 2, French, placeur%20de%20salle%20de%20spectacles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- placeuse de salle de spectacles 1, record 2, French, placeuse%20de%20salle%20de%20spectacles
correct, feminine noun
- placeur de théâtre 1, record 2, French, placeur%20de%20th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre
correct, masculine noun
- placeuse de théâtre 1, record 2, French, placeuse%20de%20th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- movie usher
1, record 3, English, movie%20usher
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- placier de salle de cinéma
1, record 3, French, placier%20de%20salle%20de%20cin%C3%A9ma
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- placière de salle de cinéma 1, record 3, French, placi%C3%A8re%20de%20salle%20de%20cin%C3%A9ma
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Office of the Usher of the Black Rod
1, record 4, English, Office%20of%20the%20Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Under the responsibility of the Clerk of the Senate. 2, record 4, English, - Office%20of%20the%20Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de l’huissier du bâton noir
1, record 4, French, Bureau%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bhuissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Bureau de l'huissière du bâton noir 2, record 4, French, Bureau%20de%20l%27huissi%C3%A8re%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relève du greffier du Sénat. 2, record 4, French, - Bureau%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bhuissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina del Ujier del Bastón Negro
1, record 4, Spanish, Oficina%20del%20Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-08-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Bretton Woods Agreements
1, record 5, English, Bretton%20Woods%20Agreements
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... at a small resort in New Hampshire as the Second World War was drawing to a close, America and its allies sketched out a rough management plan for the world economy and created some institutions to safeguard it... Despite some flaws, the Bretton Woods Agreements... helped usher in a long and relatively peaceful period of economic growth. 2, record 5, English, - Bretton%20Woods%20Agreements
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- accords de Bretton Woods
1, record 5, French, accords%20de%20Bretton%20Woods
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accords conclus à la suite d'une conférence monétaire, tenue à Bretton Woods (New Hampshire, États-Unis) en juillet 1944, entre 44 pays, et qui instaurèrent un système monétaire basé sur la libre convertibilité des monnaies et la fixité des taux de change. L'hégémonie du dollar, dont la valeur était définie par rapport à l'or, y fut consacrée. 2, record 5, French, - accords%20de%20Bretton%20Woods
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuerdos de Bretton Woods
1, record 5, Spanish, acuerdos%20de%20Bretton%20Woods
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Después de terminada la gran guerra, se ciñe una incertidumbre sobre el rumbo de la economía mundial, Gran Bretaña que finalizaba una larga hegemonía y Estados Unidos quien no terminaba de definirse como líder económico del mundo pero que buscaba establecer las bases para tomar lo más pronto posible el papel hegemónico que tanto anhelaba. Aunque desde puntos de vista distintos, empezaron a conceder importancia a los problemas de la economía de la posguerra, impulsados por la necesidad común de una cooperación internacional. El resultado fueron los acuerdos de Bretton Woods. 1, record 5, Spanish, - acuerdos%20de%20Bretton%20Woods
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-12-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Etiquette and Protocol (General)
- Public Service
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- usher
1, record 6, English, usher
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An official or servant in charge of the door and admitting people to a hall, chamber, etc. 1, record 6, English, - usher
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Étiquette et protocole (Généralités)
- Fonction publique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- huissier
1, record 6, French, huissier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- huissière 2, record 6, French, huissi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celui qui a pour métier d'accueillir, d'annoncer et d'introduire les visiteurs dans un ministère, une administration. 3, record 6, French, - huissier
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Donner son nom à l'huissier. 4, record 6, French, - huissier
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Etiqueta y protocolo (Generalidades)
- Función pública
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ujier
1, record 6, Spanish, ujier
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-12-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Public Service
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- usher
1, record 7, English, usher
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The French word for "usher" is "huissier"(which is derived from "huis" meaning "door") and both the term and the functions it covers are rooted in French history. The post itself was created in 1789... to maintain order during the often impassioned debates in the newly-established French National Assembly. 1, record 7, English, - usher
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Everyone agrees, without ushers the European Parliament could not function effectively. Every day, they deliver thousands of letters and documents to offices and to meetings held by the Political Groups and Parliamentary Committees. ... Quick as a flash they will know which [Member of the European Parliament] is authorised to enter the chamber or a closed session meeting. 1, record 7, English, - usher
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Fonction publique
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- huissier
1, record 7, French, huissier
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- huissière 2, record 7, French, huissi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- appariteur 1, record 7, French, appariteur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- apparitrice 2, record 7, French, apparitrice
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celui qui est préposé au service de certains corps, de certaines assemblées. 2, record 7, French, - huissier
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appariteur; apparitrice : Ces termes sont souvent employés pour désigner spécifiquement l'huissier ou l'huissière de faculté. 3, record 7, French, - huissier
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
huissier, huissière du Parlement européen, du Sénat. 3, record 7, French, - huissier
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 PHR
appariteur, apparitrice de la Faculté de droit. 3, record 7, French, - huissier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Función pública
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- ordenanza
1, record 7, Spanish, ordenanza
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empleado que en ciertas oficinas desempeña funciones subalternas. 1, record 7, Spanish, - ordenanza
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-12-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Legal Profession: Organization
- Courts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- crier
1, record 8, English, crier
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- court usher 2, record 8, English, court%20usher
correct
- usher 3, record 8, English, usher
correct
- court crier 4, record 8, English, court%20crier
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An officer of a court who makes proclamations, such as announcing the opening of the court and its adjournments, calling the names of jurors, witnesses and parties, etc. 5, record 8, English, - crier
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
- Tribunaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- huissier-audiencier
1, record 8, French, huissier%2Daudiencier
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- huissier audiencier 2, record 8, French, huissier%20audiencier
correct, masculine noun
- huissière-audiencière 3, record 8, French, huissi%C3%A8re%2Daudienci%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- audiencier 4, record 8, French, audiencier
masculine noun
- audiencière 4, record 8, French, audienci%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier de justice chargé d'introduire le tribunal, d'appeler les témoins et de maintenir l'ordre dans la salle d'audience. 5, record 8, French, - huissier%2Daudiencier
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
huissier-audiencier : terme normalisé par l'Office québécois de la langue française. 6, record 8, French, - huissier%2Daudiencier
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
- Tribunales
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- portero de estrados
1, record 8, Spanish, portero%20de%20estrados
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Funcionario que hace la convocatoria o llamada de viva voz. 2, record 8, Spanish, - portero%20de%20estrados
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-09-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- agent of Parliament
1, record 9, English, agent%20of%20Parliament
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- officer of Parliament 2, record 9, English, officer%20of%20Parliament
correct, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agents of Parliament are a unique group of independent statutory officers who serve to scrutinize the activity of government. They report directly to Parliament rather than to government or an individual minister and, as such, exist to serve Parliament in relation to Parliament’s oversight role. 3, record 9, English, - agent%20of%20Parliament
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Auditor General of Canada, the Chief Electoral Officer, the Commissioner of Official Languages, the Privacy Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner and the Commissioner of Lobbying are among those generally considered to be part of the agent of Parliament group. 4, record 9, English, - agent%20of%20Parliament
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although it is very commonly used in this context, the expression "officer of Parliament" is considered by some to be too vague and confusing, as it can also refer to other officers that serve Parliament, such as the Sergeant-at-Arms, the Usher of the Black Rod, the Law Clerk or the Parliamentary Librarian. 4, record 9, English, - agent%20of%20Parliament
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The agents of Parliament themselves recommend the term "agent of Parliament". 5, record 9, English, - agent%20of%20Parliament
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- agent du Parlement
1, record 9, French, agent%20du%20Parlement
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- agente du Parlement 2, record 9, French, agente%20du%20Parlement
correct, feminine noun
- mandataire du Parlement 3, record 9, French, mandataire%20du%20Parlement
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
- haut fonctionnaire du Parlement 4, record 9, French, haut%20fonctionnaire%20du%20Parlement
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- haute fonctionnaire du Parlement 5, record 9, French, haute%20fonctionnaire%20du%20Parlement
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les agents du Parlement forment un groupe unique de titulaires de charge indépendante créé par une loi, dont le rôle est de surveiller de près les activités du gouvernement et d'en rendre compte directement au Parlement, plutôt qu'au gouvernement ou à un ministère particulier. 6, record 9, French, - agent%20du%20Parlement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que sa composition varie d'une source à l'autre, le groupe des agents du Parlement comprend généralement le vérificateur général, le directeur général des élections, le commissaire aux langues officielles, le commissaire à la vie privée, le commissaire à l'information, le commissaire à l'intégrité du secteur public et le commissaire au lobbying. 5, record 9, French, - agent%20du%20Parlement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien qu'elle soit très couramment utilisée pour désigner les agents du Parlement, l'expression «haut fonctionnaire du Parlement» est à éviter dans ce contexte parce qu'elle prête à confusion, puisqu'elle désigne aussi d'autres fonctionnaires qui travaillent pour le compte du Parlement, comme le sergent d'armes, l'huissier du bâton noir, le légiste ou le bibliothécaire parlementaire. 5, record 9, French, - agent%20du%20Parlement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Même si l'expression «mandataire du Parlement» est employée dans divers textes gouvernementaux pour désigner les titulaires de ces postes, ceux-ci préconisent l'emploi de l'expression «agent du Parlement». 7, record 9, French, - agent%20du%20Parlement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-09-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Senate Speaker’s parade
1, record 10, English, Senate%20Speaker%26rsquo%3Bs%20parade
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Speaker’s parade 2, record 10, English, Speaker%26rsquo%3Bs%20parade
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Speaker of the Senate, the Clerk of the Senate, the Usher of the Black Rod, the Mace Bearer and other officials walk formally from the Speaker's Chambers to the Senate before the opening of a sitting. 3, record 10, English, - Senate%20Speaker%26rsquo%3Bs%20parade
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- défilé du Président du Sénat
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20du%20Pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20S%C3%A9nat
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- défilé du Président 2, record 10, French, d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20du%20Pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avant chaque séance, le Président du Sénat, le greffier du Sénat, le huissier du bâton noir, le porteur de la masse et d'autres fonctionnaires quittent en cortège les appartements du Président pour se rendre au Sénat. 3, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20du%20Pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20S%C3%A9nat
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien que l'usage français préconise l'emploi de la minuscule pour les titres de poste, la majuscule à Président et à Présidente est obligatoire dans les documents concernant les délibérations de la Chambre des communes et du Sénat, car elle permet de faire la distinction entre le Président de chacune de ces chambres et les présidents des comités. 4, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20du%20Pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20S%C3%A9nat
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- usher of the Senate 1, record 11, English, usher%20of%20the%20Senate
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- huissier du Sénat
1, record 11, French, huissier%20du%20S%C3%A9nat
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Usher of the Black Rod
1, record 12, English, Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Black Rod 2, record 12, English, Black%20Rod
Canada
- Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod 3, record 12, English, Gentleman%20Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
former designation, see observation, Canada
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An officer of the Senate whose responsibilities include delivering messages to the Commons when its Members’ attendance is required in the Senate Chamber by the Governor General or a deputy of the Governor General. 4, record 12, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In keeping with the Westminsterian Parliamentary tradition, the Usher of the Black Rod discharges his or her role as personal attendant and messenger of Her Majesty the Queen or her representative(Governor General or his or her Deputy). The Usher of the Black Rod is the most senior protocol officer in the Parliament of Canada and as such, is responsible for an important ceremonial side of the Senate's work, including the daily Speaker's Parade, royal assent, the Speech from the Throne, the installation of a Governor General and state funerals. In addition, The Usher of the Black Rod is responsible for security in the Senate Chamber, manages the Senate Page Program and is a member of the Welcoming Party for all visiting foreign dignitaries. 5, record 12, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Upon the appointment of the first woman [Mary McLaren] to the position of "Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod" on October 20, 1997, the Senate proposed that the title be changed to "Usher of the Black Rod. " 6, record 12, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The title of the position comes from the ebony stick carried by the Black Rod, which is used to knock on the doors of the House of Commons Chamber to gain admission into that Chamber. 6, record 12, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- huissier du bâton noir
1, record 12, French, huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- huissière du bâton noir 2, record 12, French, huissi%C3%A8re%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- huissier de la verge noire 3, record 12, French, huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
masculine noun, Canada
- gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire 4, record 12, French, gentilhomme%20huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Haut fonctionnaire du Sénat dont les responsabilités comprennent la transmission des messages aux Communes lorsque les députés sont convoqués au Sénat par le gouverneur général ou son [suppléant]. 5, record 12, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S’inscrivant dans la tradition parlementaire de Westminster, l’huissier du bâton noir fait office de serviteur personnel et de messager de Sa Majesté la reine ou de son représentant (le gouverneur général ou son suppléant). Il est le plus haut fonctionnaire protocolaire du Parlement du Canada. Il est responsable de l’aspect cérémoniel des travaux du Sénat, ce qui inclut le défilé quotidien du Président, la sanction royale des projets de loi, le discours du Trône, la cérémonie d’installation d’un gouverneur général et les funérailles nationales. En outre, il est responsable de la sécurité de la Chambre haute, gère le Programme des pages du Sénat et fait partie du comité d’accueil qui reçoit les dignitaires étrangers. 6, record 12, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[En 1997,] Mary McLaren est la première femme à occuper le poste de gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire au Sénat canadien. Sa nomination entraîne la création immédiate du titre féminin de huissière du bâton noir. 2, record 12, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le titre de ce poste provient du bâton d’ébène dont se sert l’huissier pour frapper aux portes de la Chambre des communes et obtenir la permission d’y entrer. 7, record 12, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ujier del Bastón Negro
1, record 12, Spanish, Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alto funcionario del Senado, cuyas responsabilidades comprenden la transmisión de mensajes a los Comunes cuando el Gobernador General (o su representante) convoca a los diputados al Senado. 1, record 12, Spanish, - Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Dewcap® sensor
1, record 13, English, Dewcap%C2%AE%20sensor
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vaisala's DEWCAP[ TM] sensor uses Surface Acoustic Wave(SAW) technology to usher in a new generation of condensation hygrometers. In Surface Acoustic Wave(SAW) technology the temperature controlled quartz sensor surface is cooled until dew or frost collects on the sensor surface. The presence or absence of condensation is sensed using the SAW instead of the traditional optical beam used in chilled mirrors. 1, record 13, English, - Dewcap%C2%AE%20sensor
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dewcap®: registered trademark 2, record 13, English, - Dewcap%C2%AE%20sensor
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Dewcap sensor
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- capteur Dewcap®
1, record 13, French, capteur%20Dewcap%C2%AE
see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le capteur [Dewcap] est fondé sur la technologie SAW (Ondes Acoustiques de Surface), qui permet une détection de la condensation de la surface refroidie par un signal de haute fréquence, au lieu d'un faisceau optique. 1, record 13, French, - capteur%20Dewcap%C2%AE
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dewcap® : marque de commerce 2, record 13, French, - capteur%20Dewcap%C2%AE
Record 13, Key term(s)
- capteur Dewcap
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Banquets and Receptions
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- usher
1, record 14, English, usher
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- attendant 2, record 14, English, attendant
correct
- best man 3, record 14, English, best%20man
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A male attendant of a bridegroom at a wedding. 4, record 14, English, - usher
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Usher. A man who attends a bridal party at a wedding. 5, record 14, English, - usher
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Réceptions et banquets
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- garçon d'honneur
1, record 14, French, gar%C3%A7on%20d%27honneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeune homme non marié faisant les honneurs dans une noce et faisant partie du cortège. 2, record 14, French, - gar%C3%A7on%20d%27honneur
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Demoiselle, garçon, petite fille d'honneur, jeunes gens qui assistent les mariés le jour du mariage et qui mènent avec eux le cortège. 3, record 14, French, - gar%C3%A7on%20d%27honneur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2009-01-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- usher
1, record 15, English, usher
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- usherette 2, record 15, English, usherette
correct
- lobby attendant 3, record 15, English, lobby%20attendant
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who escorts persons to seats at an assemblage (as in a theater, church, or hall). 4, record 15, English, - usher
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A girl or woman employed to escort people to their seats, as in a theater or stadium. 5, record 15, English, - usher
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- placeur
1, record 15, French, placeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- placeuse 2, record 15, French, placeuse
correct, feminine noun
- ouvreur 3, record 15, French, ouvreur
correct, masculine noun
- ouvreuse 4, record 15, French, ouvreuse
correct, feminine noun
- placier 5, record 15, French, placier
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- placière 6, record 15, French, placi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui indique aux gens leur place dans une salle de spectacle, une cérémonie, etc. 3, record 15, French, - placeur
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au féminin, on utilise surtout «ouvreuse». 7, record 15, French, - placeur
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le mot placier courant au Québec en ce sens, est d'emploi rare en français général. 5, record 15, French, - placeur
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Salas e instalaciones para espectáculos
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- ujier
1, record 15, Spanish, ujier
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2009-01-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- sheriff’s deputy
1, record 16, English, sheriff%26rsquo%3Bs%20deputy
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- deputy usher 2, record 16, English, deputy%20usher
correct
- deputy marshal 3, record 16, English, deputy%20marshal
correct
- catch-poll 1, record 16, English, catch%2Dpoll
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who makes arrests for failure to pay a debt. 1, record 16, English, - sheriff%26rsquo%3Bs%20deputy
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Marshal(a) is charged with the service and execution of all writs, summonses, orders, warrants, precepts, process and commands of the Court that are directed to him or her, and ... A deputy Marshal may, subject to any directions of the Marshal, exercise any power or perform any function of the Marshal. 3, record 16, English, - sheriff%26rsquo%3Bs%20deputy
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- shériff adjoint
1, record 16, French, sh%C3%A9riff%20adjoint
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- adjoint du shérif 2, record 16, French, adjoint%20du%20sh%C3%A9rif
masculine noun
- shériff-adjoint 3, record 16, French, sh%C3%A9riff%2Dadjoint
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2004-03-15
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- usher in
1, record 17, English, usher%20in
verb
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- marquer l'arrivée de 1, record 17, French, marquer%20l%27arriv%C3%A9e%20de
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- hacer que alguien pase
1, record 17, Spanish, hacer%20que%20alguien%20pase
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
- hacer que alguien entre 1, record 17, Spanish, hacer%20que%20alguien%20entre
correct
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2003-10-09
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- fluids and combustion facility
1, record 18, English, fluids%20and%20combustion%20facility
correct, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- FCF 2, record 18, English, FCF
correct, officially approved
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ISS [International Space Station] Fluids and Combustion Facility(FCF)... FCF will usher in a new era of fluids and combustion research. It is a modular, multi-user, permanent microgravity science laboratory that is capable of accommodating a minimum of 10 combustion and fluids science investigations per year over an expected 10-year life cycle. The FCF will make it possible for researchers on the ground, with the assistance of the astronauts in space, to schedule and perform studies of how fluids and flames behave in the absence of gravity... The FCF will occupy three powered ISS racks and an equivalent amount of storage space and have rack closure doors and structural interfaces with the ISS. 3, record 18, English, - fluids%20and%20combustion%20facility
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fluids and combustion facility; FCF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 18, English, - fluids%20and%20combustion%20facility
Record 18, Key term(s)
- microgravity fluids and combustion facility
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- laboratoire de recherche sur la combustion et les fluides
1, record 18, French, laboratoire%20de%20recherche%20sur%20la%20combustion%20et%20les%20fluides
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
- FCF 2, record 18, French, FCF
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- laboratoire FCF 1, record 18, French, laboratoire%20FCF
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «Fluids and Combustion Facility» [est un] triple bâti, conçu par le Lewis Research Center de la NASA, [dédié à] l'étude de la physique des fluides (liquides, gaz et mélanges) et de la combustion en apesanteur. Il comprend une chambre de combustion, des dispositifs de dosage des gaz et des liquides, ainsi que divers systèmes très élaborés d'éclairage, de polarisation, de prise de vues, [...] incluant l'enregistrement vidéo numérique. 3, record 18, French, - laboratoire%20de%20recherche%20sur%20la%20combustion%20et%20les%20fluides
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
laboratoire de recherche sur la combustion et les fluides ; FCF: terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 4, record 18, French, - laboratoire%20de%20recherche%20sur%20la%20combustion%20et%20les%20fluides
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2002-12-24
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Religious Sects - Various
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- church warden
1, record 19, English, church%20warden
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of two lay officers chosen annually in every parish of the Church of England or of the Protestant Episcopal Church to usher at service and attend to certain secular matters. 2, record 19, English, - church%20warden
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cultes divers
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- marguillier
1, record 19, French, marguillier
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- marguillière 2, record 19, French, marguilli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre du conseil de fabrique d'une paroisse. 3, record 19, French, - marguillier
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalence confirmée par un administrateur du diocèse anglican de Montréal. 4, record 19, French, - marguillier
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1998-03-10
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Usher of the Black Rod
1, record 20, English, Assistant%20Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- Assistant Gentlement Usher of the Black Rod 2, record 20, English, Assistant%20Gentlement%20Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
former designation
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- adjoint à l'huissier du bâton noir
1, record 20, French, adjoint%20%C3%A0%20l%27huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- adjoint au gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire 2, record 20, French, adjoint%20au%20gentilhomme%20huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
former designation, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1995-11-01
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Tourism (General)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Ecotourism in Canada 1, record 21, English, Ecotourism%20in%20Canada
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1992. Scace, R., Grifone, E., and Usher, R., for the Canadian Environmental Advisory Council, Ottawa. 1, record 21, English, - Ecotourism%20in%20Canada
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- L'écotourisme au Canada 1, record 21, French, L%27%C3%A9cotourisme%20au%20Canada
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1992. R. Scace, E. Grifone et R. Usher, pour le compte du Conseil consultatif canadien de l'environnement, Ottawa. 1, record 21, French, - L%27%C3%A9cotourisme%20au%20Canada
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1995-10-01
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- senior usher 1, record 22, English, senior%20usher
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Court Room Procedure, art. 3. 1, record 22, English, - senior%20usher
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- huissier audiencier principal
1, record 22, French, huissier%20audiencier%20principal
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : v. Index des Règles; Procédure en salle d'audience. 1, record 22, French, - huissier%20audiencier%20principal
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1995-05-25
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- eliminate
1, record 23, English, eliminate
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- knock off 2, record 23, English, knock%20off
correct, verb
- dispose of 3, record 23, English, dispose%20of
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to be eliminated(passive construction)=subir l'élimination. Related verbs : to dispatch sb.(=defeat, send home), to oust, to defeat, to usher somebody from a tournament, to fall by the wayside, to take someone out. 3, record 23, English, - eliminate
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... he knocked off top-tenners Richard Krajicek and Michael Chang on his way to the semi-finals of the $1 million Seiko Super indoor tournament in Tokyo. 2, record 23, English, - eliminate
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- éliminer
1, record 23, French, %C3%A9liminer
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- sortir 2, record 23, French, sortir
correct
- écarter 3, record 23, French, %C3%A9carter
correct
- disposer de 4, record 23, French, disposer%20de
correct
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Phraséologie connexe : battre, évincer, se débarrasser de, être dépassé (au premier tour) par un adversaire. 5, record 23, French, - %C3%A9liminer
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elle avait éliminé la championne en titre Nathalie Tauziat en demi-finale [...] 6, record 23, French, - %C3%A9liminer
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Après avoir sorti Patricia Hy (6-4, 7-6), [Chanda Rubin] a perdu en demi-finale contre Maleeva (4-6, 6-4 et 6-3) dans le match le plus excitant du tournoi. 6, record 23, French, - %C3%A9liminer
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] le Péruvien Jaime Yzaga s'est qualifié pour les quarts de finale après avoir écarté deux joueurs autrement mieux classés que lui [...] En écartant Sampras du tournoi, le Péruvien a réussi l'exploit de sa carrière [...] 3, record 23, French, - %C3%A9liminer
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 4 CONT
[Ils] ont atteint la deuxième ronde des doubles mixtes en disposant de Lelia Meshki, et Danie Visser. 4, record 23, French, - %C3%A9liminer
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- eliminar
1, record 23, Spanish, eliminar
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[En Hamburgo] le eliminó [a Sergi Bruguera] el croata Goran Ivanisevic. 2, record 23, Spanish, - eliminar
Record 24 - internal organization data 1994-02-09
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Christian Theology
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- premillennialism
1, record 24, English, premillennialism
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The view that Christ's return will usher in a future millennium of Messianic rule mentioned in Revelation. 2, record 24, English, - premillennialism
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- prémillénarisme
1, record 24, French, pr%C3%A9mill%C3%A9narisme
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
millénarisme : Ensemble de croyances à un règne terrestre eschatologique du Messie et de ses élus, censé devoir durer mille ans (ce chiffre devant être entendu soit littéralement, soit symboliquement). 2, record 24, French, - pr%C3%A9mill%C3%A9narisme
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1987-02-03
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- usher out
1, record 25, English, usher%20out
verb
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- marquer le départ
1, record 25, French, marquer%20le%20d%C3%A9part
verb
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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