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ENCARCELADO [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dangerous offender
1, record 1, English, dangerous%20offender
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Part XXIV of the Criminal Code sets out an exceptional procedure to have an offender declared to be a dangerous offender and sentenced to an indeterminate sentence. 2, record 1, English, - dangerous%20offender
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- délinquant dangereux
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9linquant%20dangereux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- criminel dangereux 2, record 1, French, criminel%20dangereux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La partie XXIV du Code criminel prévoit une procédure exceptionnelle permettant de faire déclarer un individu «délinquant dangereux» et de le condamner à une peine d'emprisonnement d'une durée indéterminée. [...] C'est à la Commission des libérations conditionnelles du Canada qu'il incombe de déterminer si le délinquant peut être remis en liberté et, le cas échéant, dans quelles conditions. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9linquant%20dangereux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho penal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- delincuente peligroso
1, record 1, Spanish, delincuente%20peligroso
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En Canadá [...] la sentencia también puede declarar al condenado “delincuente peligroso”, en cuyo caso puede permanecer encarcelado de forma indefinida, o bien tras un cumplimiento efectivo en prisión no inferior a siete años, es decir, sin libertad condicional, puede ser sometido a vigilancia continua. 2, record 1, Spanish, - delincuente%20peligroso
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- incarcerated elector
1, record 2, English, incarcerated%20elector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The incarcerated elector must fill out an Application for Registration and Special Ballot form, which is available from the liaison officer once an election or referendum has been called. 2, record 2, English, - incarcerated%20elector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- électeur incarcéré
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9lecteur%20incarc%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'électeur incarcéré doit remplir une Demande d'inscription et de bulletin de vote spécial, qui est disponible auprès de l'agent de liaison après le déclenchement d'un scrutin. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lecteur%20incarc%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- elector encarcelado
1, record 2, Spanish, elector%20encarcelado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sentencing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Penal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- in custody
1, record 3, English, in%20custody
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Being kept guarded by legal authorities. 2, record 3, English, - in%20custody
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The suspect was in the sheriff's custody awaiting a trial. The prisoner is in the custody of the state. The police have two suspects in custody. 2, record 3, English, - in%20custody
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 3, record 3, English, - in%20custody
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peines
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sous garde
1, record 3, French, sous%20garde
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- en détention préventive 1, record 3, French, en%20d%C3%A9tention%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct
- en état d'arrestation 1, record 3, French, en%20%C3%A9tat%20d%27arrestation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 3, French, - sous%20garde
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Penas
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
- Administración penitenciaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- encarcelado
1, record 3, Spanish, encarcelado
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A disposición judicial. 1, record 3, Spanish, - encarcelado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-08-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- misrepresentation
1, record 4, English, misrepresentation
correct, federal regulation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of directly or indirectly misleading or lying to a government official, for example, by claiming a false identity. 2, record 4, English, - misrepresentation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A foreign national becomes a member of the live-in caregiver class if they did not enter Canada as a live-in caregiver as a result of a misrepresentation concerning their education, training or experience. 3, record 4, English, - misrepresentation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term found in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, 2002. 4, record 4, English, - misrepresentation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fausse déclaration
1, record 4, French, fausse%20d%C3%A9claration
correct, federal regulation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait d'induire en erreur directement ou indirectement un représentant du gouvernement, ou de lui mentir, par exemple en donnant une fausse identité. 2, record 4, French, - fausse%20d%C3%A9claration
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étranger fait partie de la catégorie des aides familiaux si les exigences suivantes sont satisfaites : son entrée au Canada en qualité d'aide familial ne résulte pas de fausses déclarations portant sur ses études, sa formation ou son expérience. 3, record 4, French, - fausse%20d%C3%A9claration
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Règlement sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés, 2002. 4, record 4, French, - fausse%20d%C3%A9claration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- declaración falsa
1, record 4, Spanish, declaraci%C3%B3n%20falsa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Información falsa o incompleta ante un representante oficial de cualquier gobierno. 2, record 4, Spanish, - declaraci%C3%B3n%20falsa
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se le informa que es contra la ley proveer información falsa, que se preste a malas interpretaciones u omitir información relevante que le pida algún oficial del gobierno de Canadá. A ésto se le llama hacer una declaración falsa. Si usted no dice la verdad acerca de su información personal podría ser encarcelado o multado severamente. También podría correr el riesgo de perder su estatus de residente permanente en Canadá. 3, record 4, Spanish, - declaraci%C3%B3n%20falsa
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Declaración falsa: Terminología en español utilizada por la Comisión de Inmigración y Refugiados de Canadá. 2, record 4, Spanish, - declaraci%C3%B3n%20falsa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-03-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
- Penal Administration
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- in custody
1, record 5, English, in%20custody
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "custody" can be rendered in many different ways depending on the context. 2, record 5, English, - in%20custody
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sous garde
1, record 5, French, sous%20garde
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «custody» peut se rendre de diverses autres façons selon le contexte. 2, record 5, French, - sous%20garde
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho procesal
- Administración penitenciaria
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- encarcelado
1, record 5, Spanish, encarcelado
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A disposición judicial. 1, record 5, Spanish, - encarcelado
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