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Record 1 2011-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Writing Styles
DEF

Restrained statement in ironic contrast to what might be said: studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'écriture
DEF

Procédé qui consiste à se servir d'une expression qui affaiblit la pensée, afin de faire entendre plus qu'on ne dit.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Auditing (Accounting)
  • Government Accounting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vérification (Comptabilité)
  • Comptabilité publique

Spanish

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