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PIL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-06-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- public interest litigation
1, record 1, English, public%20interest%20litigation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PIL 1, record 1, English, PIL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- public interest law practice 1, record 1, English, public%20interest%20law%20practice
correct
- PIL lawsuit 1, record 1, English, PIL%20lawsuit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Public interest litigation (PIL) involves the use of a country’s legal system to instigate change that affects the public. 1, record 1, English, - public%20interest%20litigation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- litige d'intérêt public
1, record 1, French, litige%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20public
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LIP 1, record 1, French, LIP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- exercice du droit axé su l'intérêt public 1, record 1, French, exercice%20du%20droit%20ax%C3%A9%20su%20l%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20public
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le litige d’intérêt public (LIP) consiste à recourir au système juridique d’un pays afin d’amener des changements qui affectent le public.. 1, record 1, French, - litige%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20public
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pileus
1, record 2, English, pileus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- pil 1, record 2, English, pil
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cap cloud 2, record 2, English, cap%20cloud
correct, see observation
- scarf cloud 3, record 2, English, scarf%20cloud
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An accessory cloud of small horizontal extent, often cirriform, in the form of a cap, hood, or scarf, which occurs above or attached to the top of a cumuliform cloud that often pierces it. 3, record 2, English, - pileus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Several pileus clouds fairly often are observed above each other. Pileus occurs principally with cumulus and cumulonimbus. 3, record 2, English, - pileus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "cap cloud" and "scarf cloud" are descriptive expressions which refer to pileus with cap and scarf-like forms respectively. 4, record 2, English, - pileus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "cap cloud" is also used in reference to another cloud of the stationary kind. 3, record 2, English, - pileus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pileus
1, record 2, French, pileus
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- pil 1, record 2, French, pil
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nuage en capuchon 2, record 2, French, nuage%20en%20capuchon
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuage annexe à faible extension horizontale, en forme de bonnet ou de capuchon; ce nuage est situé au-dessus du sommet d'un nuage cumuliforme ou est attenant à sa région supérieure qui, souvent, le transperce. 2, record 2, French, - pileus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il arrive assez fréquemment d'observer plusieurs pileus superposés. Le pileus se présente principalement avec les Cumulus et les Cumulo-nimbus. 2, record 2, French, - pileus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nuage en capuchon désigne aussi un autre nuage, de type stationnaire, qu'on trouve au sommet des montagnes. 3, record 2, French, - pileus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pileus
1, record 2, Spanish, pileus
Latin, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- pil 1, record 2, Spanish, pil
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nube anexa de poca extensión horizontal, en forma de gorro o capuchón, situado más arriba de la cima, o unido a ésta, de una nube cumuliforme que con frecuencia la atraviesa. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pileus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Con bastante frecuencia pueden observarse varios pileus superpuestos. El pileus aparece principalmente con los Cumulus y Cumulonimbus. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pileus
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- primary inspection line
1, record 3, English, primary%20inspection%20line
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PIL 1, record 3, English, PIL
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first line of customs officers that travellers report to when they arrive in Canada. 2, record 3, English, - primary%20inspection%20line
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligne d'inspection primaire
1, record 3, French, ligne%20d%27inspection%20primaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- LIP 1, record 3, French, LIP
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ligne d'inspection primaire : terme confirmé par l'Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada. 2, record 3, French, - ligne%20d%27inspection%20primaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- línea de inspección primaria
1, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20de%20inspecci%C3%B3n%20primaria
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- LIP 1, record 3, Spanish, LIP
feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- primary inspection line
1, record 4, English, primary%20inspection%20line
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PIL 1, record 4, English, PIL
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 4, English, - primary%20inspection%20line
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- premier interrogatoire au point d'entrée
1, record 4, French, premier%20interrogatoire%20au%20point%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PIAPE 1, record 4, French, PIAPE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expression construite d'après le par. 12(1) de la Loi sur l'immigration et employée à CIC. 2, record 4, French, - premier%20interrogatoire%20au%20point%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 4, French, - premier%20interrogatoire%20au%20point%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-09-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pay in lieu 1, record 5, English, pay%20in%20lieu
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rémunération forfaitaire
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration%20forfaitaire
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- indemnité quelconque 2, record 5, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20quelconque
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-12-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- payment in lieu 1, record 6, English, payment%20in%20lieu
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of unfulfilled surplus period. 1, record 6, English, - payment%20in%20lieu
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rémunération en remplacement
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration%20en%20remplacement
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De la partie non expirée de la période de priorité d'excédentaire. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration%20en%20remplacement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les sigles PIL/RER sont utilisés sur les relevés de la paie; ils désignent toujours ce genre de rémunération en particulier. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration%20en%20remplacement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- possible interest loss 1, record 7, English, possible%20interest%20loss
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- perte possible d'intérêt
1, record 7, French, perte%20possible%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Purpose-in-Life Test
1, record 8, English, Purpose%2Din%2DLife%20Test
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PIL 2, record 8, English, PIL
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Purpose-in-Life Test is a brief and reliable measure of the degree to which an individual feels his or her life is meaningful and has a purpose. The validity of the PIL has been difficult to establish because the characteristics of a meaningful existence are difficult to quantify and are different for each individual. 1, record 8, English, - Purpose%2Din%2DLife%20Test
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Purpose in Life Test 1, record 8, French, Purpose%20in%20Life%20Test
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Test de perception du sens de la vie 1, record 8, French, Test%20de%20perception%20du%20sens%20de%20la%20vie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test de perception du sens de la vie. 1, record 8, French, - Purpose%20in%20Life%20Test
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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