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INVITATION [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- invitation
1, record 1, English, invitation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
invitation: an item in the "Documentary Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - invitation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- invitation
1, record 1, French, invitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
invitation : objet de la classe «Objets documentaires» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 1, French, - invitation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- invitation
1, record 2, English, invitation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- invite 2, record 2, English, invite
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A written or verbal request to come to, attend, or take part in something. 3, record 2, English, - invitation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
accept an invitation, extend an invitation, issue an invitation 3, record 2, English, - invitation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- invitation
1, record 2, French, invitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les tâches [...] d'un secrétariat international [...] se trouvent [:] impression et distribution des invitations accompagnées du programme, de l'ordre du jour, de la note d'information, des formulaires d'inscription [...] 2, record 2, French, - invitation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
invitation à un mariage 3, record 2, French, - invitation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
accepter une invitation 4, record 2, French, - invitation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- invitación
1, record 2, Spanish, invitaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las invitaciones escritas pueden ser formales o informales. Las verbales son siempre informales, sin etiqueta o solemnidad alguna. 1, record 2, Spanish, - invitaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
hacer una invitación 2, record 2, Spanish, - invitaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- invitation
1, record 3, English, invitation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cases of "invitation" are those in which there is either an express or implied invitation to the visitor to go upon the premises, or where he is upon the premises on lawful business or in pursuance of express or implied permission. (Words and Phrases / Can., 3rd ed., 1979, vol. 2, p. 340). 1, record 3, English, - invitation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- invitation
1, record 3, French, invitation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
invitation : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 3, French, - invitation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- invitation
1, record 4, English, invitation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The [intentional] opening of a line of attack to offer the opponent a chance for an offensive movement. 2, record 4, English, - invitation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- invite
1, record 4, French, invite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action qui consiste à découvrir volontairement une ligne afin de provoquer une action offensive dont on espère tirer parti. Elle est à distinguer de l'absence de fer. 2, record 4, French, - invite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour être efficace, l'invite doit être combinée avec la marche ou le bond. 2, record 4, French, - invite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- invitación
1, record 4, Spanish, invitaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-04-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- invitation
1, record 5, English, invitation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- invitational 1, record 5, English, invitational
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Qualifies) a contest (as a horse race, track and field meet, or basketball tournament) open to invited participants. (From WESPO, 1976, p. 232). 2, record 5, English, - invitation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Invitational" is an adjective or a noun. 2, record 5, English, - invitation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The use of the term "meet" with reference to track and field and swimming is so universal that it is employed of nearly all track and field or swimming competition, even invitational meets for individuals as well as for clubs. 1, record 5, English, - invitation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- invitation
1, record 5, French, invitation
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- sur invitation 2, record 5, French, sur%20invitation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une compétition, d'une rencontre, d'un tournoi, d'un camp d'entraînement, etc. où la participation est restreinte aux athlètes invités. 1, record 5, French, - invitation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sur invitation : se dit d'une épreuve d'athlétisme (ou de toute autre discipline) pour laquelle sont seuls qualifiés certains concurrents de choix invités par les organisateurs. 2, record 5, French, - invitation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On dit de plus en plus «rencontre invitation», «tournoi invitation» plutôt que «rencontre sur invitation»; on dira cependant «participer à Skate Canada sur invitation des organisateurs». 1, record 5, French, - invitation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- invitation
1, record 6, English, invitation
generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- invitational 1, record 6, English, invitational
generic
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prepared or entered in response to a request or challenge (invitation article; invitation exhibit); specific: limited to invited participants (invitation tournament). 1, record 6, English, - invitation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- restreint
1, record 6, French, restreint
specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cours d'un conseil restreint, tenu à l'Hôtel Matignon, M. Pompidou s'est opposé à toute hausse des tarifs publics. [0103] 1, record 6, French, - restreint
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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