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WITNESS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- honorary witness
1, record 1, English, honorary%20witness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- witness 1, record 1, English, witness
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Generally speaking, witnesses are called to be the keepers of history when an event of historic significance occurs. This is partly due to the oral traditions of Indigenous Peoples, but also to recognize the importance of conducting business, as well as building and maintaining relationships. 1, record 1, English, - honorary%20witness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- témoin honoraire
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9moin%20honoraire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- témoin 1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9moin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En général, des témoins sont appelés à être des gardiens du savoir lorsqu'un événement d'une importance historique se produit. Ce rôle leur est en partie confié en raison des traditions orales des peuples autochtones, mais aussi pour reconnaître l'importance d'agir et pour établir et entretenir des relations. 1, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9moin%20honoraire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
- Law of Estates (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- witness
1, record 2, English, witness
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To subscribe one's name to a deed, will, or other document, for the purpose of attesting its authenticity, and proving its execution, if required, by bearing witness thereto. (Black, 6th, p. 1603) 1, record 2, English, - witness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Droit successoral (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- être témoin de
1, record 2, French, %C3%AAtre%20t%C3%A9moin%20de
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Verbe ayant une compréhension large. Selon le contexte, il y aurait lieu d'envisager d'autres solutions comme «signer en qualité de témoin», etc. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%AAtre%20t%C3%A9moin%20de
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
être témoin de : 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 2, French, - %C3%AAtre%20t%C3%A9moin%20de
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- witness
1, record 3, English, witness
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who testifies to what he has seen, heard or otherwise observed. One who subscribes to a document to evidence the fact that it was executed in his presence and thereby authenticating the same. 2, record 3, English, - witness
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The testimony of a witness may be written as by means of affidavits or viva voce, that is, oral as at a trial. Every witness is presumed to be competent to give evidence provided he has sufficient mental understanding. 2, record 3, English, - witness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- témoin
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9moin
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
témoin : 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, - t%C3%A9moin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Courts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- give evidence
1, record 4, English, give%20evidence
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- depose 2, record 4, English, depose
correct
- give testimony 3, record 4, English, give%20testimony
correct
- testify 4, record 4, English, testify
correct
- witness 5, record 4, English, witness
verb
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To make a solemn declaration, under oath or affirmation, in a judicial inquiry, for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. 6, record 4, English, - give%20evidence
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Tribunaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- témoigner
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9moigner
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- déposer sous serment 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9poser%20sous%20serment
correct, standardized
- déposer 3, record 4, French, d%C3%A9poser
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
témoigner; déposer : terminologie française normalisée dans le cadre du Programme de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles pour «depose» et «give evidence» respectivement. 4, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9moigner
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho probatorio
- Tribunales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- declarar
1, record 4, Spanish, declarar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- testificar 2, record 4, Spanish, testificar
correct
- prestar declaración 2, record 4, Spanish, prestar%20declaraci%C3%B3n
correct
- deponer 3, record 4, Spanish, deponer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manifestar ante el órgano competente hechos con relevancia jurídica. 4, record 4, Spanish, - declarar
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Witness
1, record 5, English, Witness
Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mennonite Brethren Missions/Services (MBM/S) 1, record 5, English, - Witness
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Witness
1, record 5, French, Witness
Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- witness
1, record 6, English, witness
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person invited to appear before a committee to present an opinion on a particular topic or to provide technical advice with respect to a bill. 1, record 6, English, - witness
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While testifying, witnesses enjoy the same privilege of freedom of speech as Members. 1, record 6, English, - witness
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- témoin
1, record 6, French, t%C3%A9moin
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne invitée à comparaître devant un comité de la Chambre afin de présenter son opinion sur une question à l'étude ou de donner des conseils d'ordre technique sur un projet de loi. 1, record 6, French, - t%C3%A9moin
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tout comme les députés, les témoins jouissent du privilège de la liberté de parole lorsqu'ils témoignent devant le comité. 1, record 6, French, - t%C3%A9moin
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- testigo
1, record 6, Spanish, testigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona invitada a comparecer ante una comisión de la Cámara a fin de presentar su opinión sobre una cuestión en estudio o dar consejos de orden técnico sobre un proyecto de ley. 1, record 6, Spanish, - testigo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Del mismo modo que los diputados, los testigos disfrutan del privilegio de la libertad de palabra en sus declaraciones ante la Comisión. 1, record 6, Spanish, - testigo
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-06-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Laws and Legal Documents
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- witness
1, record 7, English, witness
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Where a deed effectuates two distinct objects there are two witnessing parts. The witnessing part is so called because it commences with the words "This deed witnesseth", meaning that the instrument is intended as a record of the transaction. 1, record 7, English, - witness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- faire foi
1, record 7, French, faire%20foi
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- attester 2, record 7, French, attester
correct
- constater 2, record 7, French, constater
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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