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BORDER-CROSSER [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
  • National and International Security
  • Customs and Excise
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

An individual, living close to a frontier, who normally has to cross the frontier frequently for legitimate purposes.

CONT

Automated methods for recognizing humans, using unique physiological characteristics (biometrics) such as facial, fingerprint, retinal, and vocal features, help to separate legitimate border-crossers from suspicious individuals.

OBS

border crosser: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
  • Sécurité nationale et internationale
  • Douanes et accise
  • Commerce extérieur
DEF

Individu résidant près d'une frontière qu'il est appelé à traverser fréquemment pour des motifs légitimes.

OBS

frontalier : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciudadanía e inmigración
  • Seguridad nacional e internacional
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
  • Comercio exterior
DEF

Persona que habita en las cercanías de una frontera y que tiene que atravesarla con frecuencia con propósitos legítimos.

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