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IMPERIO LEY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rule of law
1, record 1, English, rule%20of%20law
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rule of law is an underlying constitutional principle requiring government to be conducted according to law and making [the government, just like the people,] answerable for [its] acts in the ordinary courts. 2, record 1, English, - rule%20of%20law
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The rule of law … refers to a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private … are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards. 3, record 1, English, - rule%20of%20law
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The rule of law vouchsafes to the citizens and residents of the country a stable, predictable and ordered society in which to conduct their affairs. It provides a shield for individuals from arbitrary state action. 3, record 1, English, - rule%20of%20law
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- primauté du droit
1, record 1, French, primaut%C3%A9%20du%20droit
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La primauté du droit est un principe constitutionnel prépondérant selon lequel la loi s'applique au gouvernement [aussi bien qu'au peuple, le gouvernement devant] répondre de [ses] actes devant les tribunaux ordinaires. 2, record 1, French, - primaut%C3%A9%20du%20droit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] l'autorité gouvernementale [est] exercée légitimement que dans le respect de lois rédigées et publiques adoptées et exécutées selon les étapes de procédure établie de ce qu'on nomme l'application régulière de la loi. Le principe vise à protéger contre la gouvernance arbitraire [...] Ainsi, la primauté du droit s'oppose aux dictatures et à l'anarchie. 3, record 1, French, - primaut%C3%A9%20du%20droit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le concept découle logiquement de l'idée voulant que la vérité, et donc le droit, est fondée sur des principes fondamentaux qui peuvent être découverts, mais qui ne peuvent être créés par un acte volontaire. 3, record 1, French, - primaut%C3%A9%20du%20droit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho constitucional
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- imperio de la ley
1, record 1, Spanish, imperio%20de%20la%20ley
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- International Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Council of Europe
1, record 2, English, Council%20of%20Europe
correct, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- COE 2, record 2, English, COE
correct, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [Council of Europe] has been created after the Second World War in order to achieve a greater unity between its members for the purpose of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles which are their common heritage and facilitating their economic and social progress. 3, record 2, English, - Council%20of%20Europe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Apart from its 47 member states, the Council of Europe has close links with numerous non-member states, five of which have had observer status with the organization: the Holy See (since 1970), the United States of America, Canada and Japan (1996) and Mexico (1999). 3, record 2, English, - Council%20of%20Europe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Council of Europe; COE: designations to be used by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - Council%20of%20Europe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Not to be confused with the Council of the European Union or the European Council. The Council of Europe is a separate body from the European Union. 5, record 2, English, - Council%20of%20Europe
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Relations internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Conseil de l'Europe
1, record 2, French, Conseil%20de%20l%27Europe
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CE 2, record 2, French, CE
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- COE 3, record 2, French, COE
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Conseil de l'Europe […] est une organisation [internationale] instituée [en 1949] qui rassemble environ 830 millions de ressortissants de 47 États membres, par le biais des normes juridiques dans les domaines de la protection des droits de l'homme, du renforcement de la démocratie et de la prééminence du droit en Europe. 4, record 2, French, - Conseil%20de%20l%27Europe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Conseil de l'Europe; CE : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - Conseil%20de%20l%27Europe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le Conseil de l'Union européenne ou le Conseil européen. Le Conseil de l'Europe est une organisation distincte de l'Union européenne. 6, record 2, French, - Conseil%20de%20l%27Europe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Organismos y asociaciones (Admón.)
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo de Europa
1, record 2, Spanish, Consejo%20de%20Europa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CE 2, record 2, Spanish, CE
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Consejo de Europa es un organismo compuesto por 47 países que tiene como función la defensa de los derechos humanos, la democracia y el imperio de la ley en los países del continente. Fue creado poco después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, en 1949. Este organismo es ajeno a la Unión Europea. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Consejo%20de%20Europa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Consejo de Europa: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que aunque parecidas, "Consejo de Europa" y "Consejo Europeo" son denominaciones de instituciones distintas que es preciso distinguir. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Consejo%20de%20Europa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- National and International Security
- International Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- North Atlantic Treaty
1, record 3, English, North%20Atlantic%20Treaty
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Atlantic Treaty 2, record 3, English, Atlantic%20Treaty
unofficial, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Washington DC, 4 april 1949. The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments. They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area. They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defence and for the preservation of peace and security. 3, record 3, English, - North%20Atlantic%20Treaty
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Atlantic Treaty: an informal title used to refer to the North Atlantic Treaty. 4, record 3, English, - North%20Atlantic%20Treaty
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Droit international
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Traité de l'Atlantique Nord
1, record 3, French, Trait%C3%A9%20de%20l%27Atlantique%20Nord
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Pacte Atlantique 2, record 3, French, Pacte%20Atlantique
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Washington DC, le 4 avril 1949. Les États parties au présent Traité, réaffirmant leur foi dans les buts et les principes de la Charte des Nations Unies et leur désir de vivre en paix avec tous les peuples et tous les gouvernements. Déterminés à sauvegarder la liberté de leurs peuples, leur héritage commun et leur civilisation, fondés sur les principes de la démocratie, les libertés individuelles et le règne du droit. Soucieux de favoriser dans la région de l'Atlantique Nord et le bien-être et la stabilité. Résolus à unir leurs efforts pour leur défense collective et pour la préservation de la paix et de la sécurité. 3, record 3, French, - Trait%C3%A9%20de%20l%27Atlantique%20Nord
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pacte Atlantique : titre informel faisant référence au Traité de l'Atlantique Nord. 4, record 3, French, - Trait%C3%A9%20de%20l%27Atlantique%20Nord
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
- Derecho internacional
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Trata del Atlántico Norte
1, record 3, Spanish, Trata%20del%20Atl%C3%A1ntico%20Norte
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Washington DC, 4 de abril de 1949. Las Partes de este Tratado reafirma su fe en los propósitos y principios de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y su deseo de vivir en paz con todos los pueblos y todos los Gobiernos. Decididos a salvaguardar la libertad, la herencia común y la civilización de sus pueblos, basados en los principios de la democracia, las libertades individuales y el imperio de la ley. Deseosos de promover la estabilidad y el bienestar en la zona del Atlántico Norte. Resueltos a unir sus esfuerzos para la defensa colectiva y la conservación de la paz y la seguridad. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Trata%20del%20Atl%C3%A1ntico%20Norte
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