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DELEGATE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
- Corporate Structure
- Decision-Making Process
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 1, English, delegate
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assign or entrust (a duty, authority, etc.) to another as agent or deputy. 2, record 1, English, - delegate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Delegate work. 3, record 1, English, - delegate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Processus décisionnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déléguer
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9guer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transmettre, confier (une autorité, un pouvoir) pour un objet déterminé. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9guer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Déléguer du travail. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9guer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2014-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 2, English, delegate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- délégué
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- déléguée 1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
- Corporate Structure
- Decision-Making Process
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 3, English, delegate
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Subject to any limitations imposed by a delegation, the delegate may also give any approval and do anything considered necessary to properly exercise the delegation in question ... 2, record 3, English, - delegate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Processus décisionnel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- délégué
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne chargée d'exercer une fonction administrative à la place d'un titulaire. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
- Corporate Structure
- Decision-Making Process
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 4, English, delegate
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- delegatee 2, record 4, English, delegatee
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A delegation involves a transfer of power from delegant to delegate. 1, record 4, English, - delegate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the administrative field, the French term "délégataire" is usually rendered in English by "delegate," but can also be translated by "delegatee," which stresses the role played by the person in the delegation. 3, record 4, English, - delegate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Delegatee" is usually used in relation to "delegant." 3, record 4, English, - delegate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Processus décisionnel
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- délégataire
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gataire
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celui, celle qui reçoit des attributions officielles par délégation. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gataire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans l'usage, le terme «délégataire» est habituellement privilégié lorsqu'il s'agit de mettre l'accent sur le rôle qu'une personne joue dans le cadre d'une délégation, à la différence de «délégué» qui exprime davantage le résultat de la délégation. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gataire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Délégataire» s'emploie généralement par opposition à «délégant». 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gataire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Délégataire de pouvoirs, de services publics. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gataire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 5, English, delegate
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Grand Council [of the Crees] still exists. It is composed of the chief and a delegate from each of the eight Cree Bands and is the political body representing all the Crees. 1, record 5, English, - delegate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- délégué
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Grand Conseil existe toujours et se compose du chef et d'un délégué de chacune des huit bandes cries dont il demeure le représentant politique. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Administración (Pueblos indígenas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- delegado
1, record 5, Spanish, delegado
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 6, English, delegate
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of official representative. 1, record 6, English, - delegate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- délégué
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- déléguée 1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d'un représentant officiel. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- delegado
1, record 6, Spanish, delegado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- delegada 1, record 6, Spanish, delegada
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 7, English, delegate
correct, see observation, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a person attending a conference or course. 2, record 7, English, - delegate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A representative to a convention or conference ... 3, record 7, English, - delegate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A residential conference provides opportunities for informal talks between delegates, over meals, in bars and lounges, thus enhancing the value of the conference. 2, record 7, English, - delegate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term delegate implies someone who is nominated to represent others at a conference ... At most of the conferences ..., this is not so, and some who attend are self-appointed. The term, therefore, appears to be a misnomer. It is, however, an accepted term and is more readily understood than any alternative which might be chosen, eg, representative or member. 2, record 7, English, - delegate
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- délégué
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- déléguée 2, record 7, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si les délégués à votre réunion viennent d'autres villes ou d'autres pays, faites-leur parvenir également un plan de votre ville [...] Vous connaissez mieux que l'étranger votre propre ville : signalez [...] à vos participants les meilleurs moyens d'arriver à l'heure à l'assemblée. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour certains délégués, le congrès est une possibilité de plus de s'assurer des loisirs; pour d'autres, c'est l'occasion où il faut tout oublier excepté le travail. La vérité se trouve entre ces deux extrêmes [...] 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de conferencias y coloquios
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- delegado
1, record 7, Spanish, delegado
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 8, English, delegate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 8, English, - delegate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- délégué
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- représentant 1, record 8, French, repr%C3%A9sentant
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- delegado
1, record 8, Spanish, delegado
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-10-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies (Intl. Law)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 9, English, delegate
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any person designated by a State to participate as its representative in the proceedings of an organ or in a conference. 2, record 9, English, - delegate
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See Article 1 of the Vienna Convention on the representation of States in their relations with international organizations of a universal character, 1975. 3, record 9, English, - delegate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes internationaux (Droit)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- délégué
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute personne désignée par un État pour participer en tant que représentant de cet État aux travaux d'un organe ou à une conférence. 2, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir Article 1 de la Convention de Vienne sur la représentation des États dans leurs relations avec les organisations internationales de caractère universel, 1975. 3, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos internacionales (Derecho internacional)
- Vocabulario especializado y fraseología de los deportes
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- delegado
1, record 9, Spanish, delegado
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-07-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 10, English, delegate
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
authority 2, record 10, English, - delegate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 10, English, - delegate
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fondé de pouvoir
1, record 10, French, fond%C3%A9%20de%20pouvoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 10, French, - fond%C3%A9%20de%20pouvoir
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-05-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Stock Exchange
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- clerk
1, record 11, English, clerk
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- stockbroker clerk 2, record 11, English, stockbroker%20clerk
- delegate 3, record 11, English, delegate
noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A quick check of recent price quotations for Bank of Montreal is then made on all stock exchanges on which the brokerage firm owns a seat. A clerk relays your order by direct private telephone to the member's telephone clerk in the firm's booth on the floor of the stock exchange on which the most favorable trade is likely to be made. 1, record 11, English, - clerk
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Bourse
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- commis
1, record 11, French, commis
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- commis d'agent de change 2, record 11, French, commis%20d%27agent%20de%20change
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentant d'un agent de change à la Bourse des valeurs mobilières. 3, record 11, French, - commis
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- delegate 1, record 12, English, delegate
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- agent autorisé
1, record 12, French, agent%20autoris%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- participant 1, record 12, French, participant
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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