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ASAMBLEA GENERAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- general assembly
1, record 1, English, general%20assembly
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- general meeting 2, record 1, English, general%20meeting
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assembly: A group of people gathered together for some purpose. 3, record 1, English, - general%20assembly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Assembly: More formal [than a meeting], emphasizes coming or calling together for a common purpose, such as social pleasure, religious worship, or, particularly, joining in deliberation or action. 3, record 1, English, - general%20assembly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
According to various sources consulted, "meeting" is used as a synonym of "assembly". 4, record 1, English, - general%20assembly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Meeting: Applies especially to the coming together of a body of people to discuss or arrange business or action. 4, record 1, English, - general%20assembly
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- assemblée générale
1, record 1, French, assembl%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réunion générale 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9union%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réunion de l'ensemble des membres appartenant à une association dont les débats se rapportent aux questions relatives à son fonctionnement, son organisation ainsi que les affaires les plus importantes qui la concernent. 3, record 1, French, - assembl%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'assemblée générale est l'organe souverain de l'association chargé de prendre les décisions les plus importantes. Elle comprend, en principe, tous les membres du groupement à quelque titre qu'ils y soient affiliés. L'assemblée générale se tient une fois par an. 4, record 1, French, - assembl%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- asamblea general
1, record 1, Spanish, asamblea%20general
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- junta general 2, record 1, Spanish, junta%20general
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Órgano superior de representación y gobierno de una entidad, compuesto por todos los asociados o accionistas que, por sí o representados, asisten a cada una de sus reuniones. 3, record 1, Spanish, - asamblea%20general
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Foreign Trade
- Rights and Freedoms
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- General Assembly
1, record 2, English, General%20Assembly
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the Organization of American States. 2, record 2, English, - General%20Assembly
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology related to the Summit of the Americas. 2, record 2, English, - General%20Assembly
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Commerce extérieur
- Droits et libertés
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Assemblée générale
1, record 2, French, Assembl%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De l'Organisation des États américains. 2, record 2, French, - Assembl%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie relative au Sommet des Amériques. 2, record 2, French, - Assembl%C3%A9e%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comercio exterior
- Derechos y Libertades
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asamblea General
1, record 2, Spanish, Asamblea%20General
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De la Organización de los Estados Americanos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Asamblea%20General
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminología relacionada con la Cumbre de las Américas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Asamblea%20General
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