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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Alcoholic Beverage Study Committee 1, record 1, English, Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Study%20Committee
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Comité d'études sur les boissons alcooliques 1, record 1, French, Comit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9tudes%20sur%20les%20boissons%20alcooliques
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Comité d'étude sur les boissons alcooliques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alcoholic beverage sales representative-wholesale
1, record 2, English, alcoholic%20beverage%20sales%20representative%2Dwholesale
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- représentant de commerce en boissons alcoolisées - commerce de gros
1, record 2, French, repr%C3%A9sentant%20de%20commerce%20en%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es%20%2D%20commerce%20de%20gros
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- représentante de commerce en boissons alcoolisées - commerce de gros 1, record 2, French, repr%C3%A9sentante%20de%20commerce%20en%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es%20%2D%20commerce%20de%20gros
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-05-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alcoholic beverage
1, record 3, English, alcoholic%20beverage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- alcoholic drink 2, record 3, English, alcoholic%20drink
correct
- drink 3, record 3, English, drink
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boisson alcoolisée
1, record 3, French, boisson%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- boisson alcoolique 1, record 3, French, boisson%20alcoolique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson qui contient de l'alcool. 2, record 3, French, - boisson%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains auteurs établissent une distinction entre «boisson alcoolique» (boisson qui contient de l'alcool naturellement) et «boisson alcoolisée» (boisson à laquelle on a ajouté de l'alcool). 2, record 3, French, - boisson%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon certains ouvrages, le terme «boisson alcoolique» est vieilli. 2, record 3, French, - boisson%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bebidas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bebida alcohólica
1, record 3, Spanish, bebida%20alcoh%C3%B3lica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Beverages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- age of an alcoholic beverage
1, record 4, English, age%20of%20an%20alcoholic%20beverage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
age: ... the period during which an alcoholic beverage is kept under such conditions of storage as may be necessary to develop its characteristic flavour and bouquet. [Food and Drug Regulations] 2, record 4, English, - age%20of%20an%20alcoholic%20beverage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- âge d'une boisson alcoolisée
1, record 4, French, %C3%A2ge%20d%27une%20boisson%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
âge : Période durant laquelle une boisson [alcoolisée] est conservée dans les conditions d'emmagasinage nécessaires pour développer sa saveur et son bouquet caractéristiques [Règlement sur les aliments et les drogues]. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A2ge%20d%27une%20boisson%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
- Bebidas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- edad de una bebida alcohólica
1, record 4, Spanish, edad%20de%20una%20bebida%20alcoh%C3%B3lica
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Edad media ponderada de añejamiento. Es la que se utiliza para mezclas de rones de diferentes edades. Se obtiene a partir del grado alcohólico (referido a una misma graduación), edad y proporción en volumen de cada uno de los rones que componen la mezcla. 2, record 4, Spanish, - edad%20de%20una%20bebida%20alcoh%C3%B3lica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- distilled alcoholic beverage 1, record 5, English, distilled%20alcoholic%20beverage
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- boisson alcoolique distillée
1, record 5, French, boisson%20alcoolique%20distill%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bebidas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bebida alcohólica destilada
1, record 5, Spanish, bebida%20alcoh%C3%B3lica%20destilada
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bebida alcohólica obtenida mediante destilación y/o rectificación de mostos fermentados procesados adecuadamente. 1, record 5, Spanish, - bebida%20alcoh%C3%B3lica%20destilada
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alcohol beverage industry
1, record 6, English, alcohol%20beverage%20industry
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- alcohol industry 3, record 6, English, alcohol%20industry
- alcoholic beverage industry 4, record 6, English, alcoholic%20beverage%20%20industry
- alcoholic beverages industry 5, record 6, English, alcoholic%20beverages%20industry
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This attribute will give the alcohol beverage industry a standardized way to identify domestic and imported spirits, synchronize this information between manufactuer and wholesaler, and determine proper taxes accordingly. 6, record 6, English, - alcohol%20beverage%20industry
Record 6, Key term(s)
- beverage alcohol industry
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- industrie des boissons alcoolisées
1, record 6, French, industrie%20des%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Commercial Establishments
- Beverages
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
1, record 7, English, Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Control%20Board
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ABCB 2, record 7, English, ABCB
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ABC Board 3, record 7, English, ABC%20Board
correct, United States
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In various US states. 4, record 7, English, - Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Control%20Board
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Établissements commerciaux
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
1, record 7, French, Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Control%20Board
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ABCB 2, record 7, French, ABCB
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ABC Board 1, record 7, French, ABC%20Board
correct, feminine noun, United States
- Commission de contrôle des alcools 3, record 7, French, Commission%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20alcools
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission de contrôle des alcools : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 3, record 7, French, - Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Control%20Board
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Taxation
- Beverages
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- International Survey :Alcoholic Beverage Taxation and Control Policies
1, record 8, English, International%20Survey%20%3AAlcoholic%20Beverage%20Taxation%20and%20Control%20Policies
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brewers Association of Canada, Ottawa, 4th ed., 1980. 2, record 8, English, - International%20Survey%20%3AAlcoholic%20Beverage%20Taxation%20and%20Control%20Policies
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Fiscalité
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- International Survey: Alcoholic Beverage Taxation and Control Policies
1, record 8, French, International%20Survey%3A%20Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Taxation%20and%20Control%20Policies
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-07-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act(warning on alcoholic beverage containers)
1, record 9, English, An%20Act%20to%20amend%20the%20Food%20and%20Drugs%20Act%28warning%20on%20alcoholic%20beverage%20containers%29
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Distillerie (Alimentation)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Loi modifiant la Loi sur les aliments et drogues (mise en garde sur les contenants de boisson alcoolique)
1, record 9, French, Loi%20modifiant%20la%20Loi%20sur%20les%20aliments%20et%20drogues%20%28mise%20en%20garde%20sur%20les%20contenants%20de%20boisson%20alcoolique%29
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-12-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- The Responsible Sale and Service of Alcoholic Beverage
1, record 10, English, The%20Responsible%20Sale%20and%20Service%20of%20Alcoholic%20Beverage
correct, Manitoba
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Vendre et servir de façon responsable des boissons alcoolisées
1, record 10, French, Vendre%20et%20servir%20de%20fa%C3%A7on%20responsable%20des%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es
correct, Manitoba
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brochure de la Société des alcools du Manitoba. 1, record 10, French, - Vendre%20et%20servir%20de%20fa%C3%A7on%20responsable%20des%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Packaging
- Beverages
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- alcoholic beverage jug 1, record 11, English, alcoholic%20beverage%20jug
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Emballages
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cruche à boisson alcoolisée
1, record 11, French, cruche%20%C3%A0%20boisson%20alcoolis%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-12-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Latin American Organization of Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturers
1, record 12, English, Latin%20American%20Organization%20of%20Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Manufacturers
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Latin American Organization of Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturers
1, record 12, French, Latin%20American%20Organization%20of%20Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Manufacturers
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation latino-américaine des fabricants de boissons alcooliques n'est pas une traduction française officielle 1, record 12, French, - Latin%20American%20Organization%20of%20Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Manufacturers
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Organisation latino-américaine des fabricants de boissons alcooliques
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- National Association of Beverage Importers
1, record 13, English, National%20Association%20of%20Beverage%20Importers
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- NABI 1, record 13, English, NABI
correct, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Importers 1, record 13, English, National%20Association%20of%20Alcoholic%20Beverage%20%20Importers
former designation, correct, United States
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- National Association of Beverage Importers
1, record 13, French, National%20Association%20of%20Beverage%20Importers
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- NABI 1, record 13, French, NABI
correct, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Importers 1, record 13, French, National%20Association%20of%20Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Importers
former designation, correct, United States
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-02-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation
1, record 14, English, Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Medical%20Research%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation
1, record 14, French, Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Medical%20Research%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement retrouvé dans DOBIS. 1, record 14, French, - Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Medical%20Research%20Foundation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1988-06-27
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Beverages
- Industrial Establishments
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Alcoholic Beverage Industries
1, record 15, English, Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Industries
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Statistics Canada publication 32-231. 1, record 15, English, - Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Industries
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Établissements industriels
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Industries des boissons alcoolisées
1, record 15, French, Industries%20des%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Statistique Canada publication 32-231. 1, record 15, French, - Industries%20des%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1988-05-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Beverages
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Alcoholic Beverage Sub Group
1, record 16, English, Alcoholic%20Beverage%20Sub%20Group
Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Sous-groupe boissons alcoolisées
1, record 16, French, Sous%2Dgroupe%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es
Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de la section de traduction de Statistique Canada (1983). 1, record 16, French, - Sous%2Dgroupe%20boissons%20alcoolis%C3%A9es
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- fermented alcoholic beverage 1, record 17, English, fermented%20alcoholic%20beverage
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- boisson alcoolique fermentée 1, record 17, French, boisson%20alcoolique%20ferment%C3%A9e
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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