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SANDBAGGING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1989-01-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Amalgamation and Partnerships (Finance)
- Investment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sandbagging
1, record 1, English, sandbagging
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A delaying tactic in which the target tries to draw out talks with the bidder in the hope that a white knight will appear. 1, record 1, English, - sandbagging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fusion, absorption et coparticipation (Finances)
- Investissements et placements
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tactiques dilatoires
1, record 1, French, tactiques%20dilatoires
proposal, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1988-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sandbagging
1, record 2, English, sandbagging
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- érection d'un mur de sable
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9rection%20d%27un%20mur%20de%20sable
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour lutter contre les inondations. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9rection%20d%27un%20mur%20de%20sable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1988-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sandbagging
1, record 3, English, sandbagging
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flood warning system allows officials time to take alleviating measures, such as sandbagging riverbanks. 1, record 3, English, - sandbagging
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- érection d'un mur de sacs de sable
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9rection%20d%27un%20mur%20de%20sacs%20de%20sable
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sources : Divers dépliants d'Environnement Canada portant sur les inondations. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9rection%20d%27un%20mur%20de%20sacs%20de%20sable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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