TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

CLAUSE PARAMOUNT [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2018-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Goods
  • Transportation Insurance
  • Trade
CONT

Paramount clause. (Also termed clause paramount.) This clause is generally found in a bill of lading but can also be found in a charterparty. The main purpose of such a clause is to incorporate the terms and conditions of the [relevant law] into the document ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport de marchandises
  • Assurance transport
  • Commerce
CONT

[Les] contrats de transport maritime comportent presque systématiquement une clause désignant le droit applicable au contrat, dite clause paramount. Clauses souveraines, les clauses paramount se réfèrent souvent à des conventions internationales relatives au transport maritime [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte de mercancías
  • Seguro de transporte
  • Comercio
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: