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SECRETO [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
- Corporate Security
- Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trade secret
1, record 1, English, trade%20secret
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any device or information (such as a process, method of operation or material) that is used in a business and that gives the owner an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. 2, record 1, English, - trade%20secret
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- secret commercial
1, record 1, French, secret%20commercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- secret industriel 2, record 1, French, secret%20industriel
correct, masculine noun
- secret de fabrication 3, record 1, French, secret%20de%20fabrication
correct, masculine noun
- secret de fabrique 4, record 1, French, secret%20de%20fabrique
correct, masculine noun
- formules et procédés secrets 5, record 1, French, formules%20et%20proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9s%20secrets
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Biens incorporels constitués d'informations inconnues de ses concurrents et que l'entreprise considère comme confidentielles. 5, record 1, French, - secret%20commercial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il peut s'agir, par exemple, de formules, de recettes, de procédés de fabrication, de programmes d'ordinateur et de données relatives à la commercialisation des produits de l'entreprise. 5, record 1, French, - secret%20commercial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de propiedad industrial e intelectual
- Seguridad general de la empresa
- Comercio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- secreto comercial
1, record 1, Spanish, secreto%20comercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- secreto de empresa 2, record 1, Spanish, secreto%20de%20empresa
masculine noun
- secreto de fabricación 3, record 1, Spanish, secreto%20de%20fabricaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Records Management (Management)
- Security
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Secret
1, record 2, English, Secret
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The classification marking used when unauthorized disclosure, destruction, removal, modification or interruption of the information could reasonably be expected to cause serious injury to the national interest. 2, record 2, English, - Secret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three levels of classification: "Confidential," "Secret" and "Top Secret." 3, record 2, English, - Secret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Each security marking must be written with an initial capital letter and within quotation marks. 4, record 2, English, - Secret
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
- Sécurité
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Secret
1, record 2, French, Secret
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cote de classification utilisée lorsque la divulgation, la destruction, le retrait, la modification ou l'interruption non autorisés de renseignements pourraient vraisemblablement porter un préjudice sérieux à l'intérêt national. 2, record 2, French, - Secret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe trois niveaux de classification : «Confidentiel», «Secret» et «Très secret». 3, record 2, French, - Secret
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les cotes de sécurité sont invariables, commencent toujours par une majuscule et sont toujours mises entre guillemets. 4, record 2, French, - Secret
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Gestión de documentos (Gestión)
- Seguridad
- Administración federal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Secreto
1, record 2, Spanish, Secreto
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Reservado 2, record 2, Spanish, Reservado
correct, see observation, Spain
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secreto: Los nombres de los niveles de clasificación de la información varían en los distintos países hispanohablantes. En España, por ejemplo, los grados son "Secreto", "Reservado", "Confidencial" y "Difusión Limitada", mientras que en Argentina, las clasificaciones de seguridad son "Estrictamente Secreto y Confidencial", "Secreto", "Confidencial", "Reservado" y "Público". 3, record 2, Spanish, - Secreto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reservado: La Unión Europea indica la correspondencia "Reservado" (España) para las clasificaciones de seguridad "Secret/Secret" en inglés y francés respectivamente. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Secreto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-01-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- IT Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- covert channel
1, record 3, English, covert%20channel
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- secret channel 2, record 3, English, secret%20channel
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transmission channel that may be used to transfer data in a manner that violates security policy. 3, record 3, English, - covert%20channel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
covert channel: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 3, English, - covert%20channel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- voie clandestine
1, record 3, French, voie%20clandestine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- canal caché 2, record 3, French, canal%20cach%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- voie cachée 3, record 3, French, voie%20cach%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- voie secrète 4, record 3, French, voie%20secr%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie de transmission qui permet à un processus de transférer des données d'une manière qui viole la politique de sécurité. 5, record 3, French, - voie%20clandestine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voie clandestine : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 6, record 3, French, - voie%20clandestine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- canal secreto
1, record 3, Spanish, canal%20secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- canal disimulado 1, record 3, Spanish, canal%20disimulado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-06-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- windchest
1, record 4, English, windchest
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- wind-chest 2, record 4, English, wind%2Dchest
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airtight chest or box in an organ or similar instrument, which is filled with wind from the bellows, and from which the wind is admitted to the pipes or reeds. 2, record 4, English, - windchest
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Windchest. The pipes sit on top of this very specially constructed wooden box. When a stop is on, air flows from the wind reservoir into the chest. When notes are played, it uses the air from the chest to make the pipes speak. 3, record 4, English, - windchest
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sommier
1, record 4, French, sommier
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caisse en bois de l'orgue qui contient l'air sous pression. 2, record 4, French, - sommier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'intérieur du sommier se fait la répartition du vent pour chaque jeu et chaque note. Toutes les parties mobiles du sommier sont actionnées par l'organiste à partir de la console, à savoir les registres et les notes. 3, record 4, French, - sommier
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de teclado
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- secreto
1, record 4, Spanish, secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caja de madera en el interior del órgano que aloja las ventillas, correderas, tapas y otros componentes de madera; retiene el aire de los fuelles bajo presión y lo distribuye a los tubos para que suenen de acuerdo con el registro seleccionado y la tecla oprimida. 2, record 4, Spanish, - secreto
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-12-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- secret Santa
1, record 5, English, secret%20Santa
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Kris Kringle 1, record 5, English, Kris%20Kringle
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the more popular holiday games, secret Santa (also known as Kris Kringle in some circles) is a fun and easy way for a group of friends, family members or co-workers to exchange gifts. The basic concept of the secret Santa game is simple. All of the participants' names are placed into a hat, box, etc. and mixed up. Each person then chooses one name from the box, but doesn't tell anyone which name was picked. [That person] is now responsible for buying a gift for the person selected. 2, record 5, English, - secret%20Santa
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- père Noël secret
1, record 5, French, p%C3%A8re%20No%C3%ABl%20secret
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- père Noël mystère 2, record 5, French, p%C3%A8re%20No%C3%ABl%20myst%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors des grandes réunions de famille, la quantité phénoménale de cadeaux peut devenir difficile à gérer et causer des malaises - comme lorsque quelqu'un nous offre une surprise et qu'on n'avait rien prévu en retour. Avec la formule du père Noël secret, tout le monde s'entend sur un budget maximal et n'a qu'un seul cadeau à offrir, pour une personne pigée au hasard. 3, record 5, French, - p%C3%A8re%20No%C3%ABl%20secret
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Festivales y carnavales y eventos sociales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- amigo invisible
1, record 5, Spanish, amigo%20invisible
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- amigo secreto 2, record 5, Spanish, amigo%20secreto
correct, masculine noun
- angelito 2, record 5, Spanish, angelito
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Juego organizado por sorteo en la época de fiestas navideñas en el que participan varias personas que se hacen regalos entre sí desconociendo hasta el final quién ha hecho cada regalo. 3, record 5, Spanish, - amigo%20invisible
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amigo invisible; amigo secreto: Estos términos se utilizan también para denominar actividades similares que se realizan en ocasiones diferentes a las fiestas navideñas. 3, record 5, Spanish, - amigo%20invisible
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-07-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- secret board
1, record 6, English, secret%20board
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Only you (and anyone you invite) can see secret boards. When you save a pin to a secret board, it won't show up anywhere else on Pinterest. 2, record 6, English, - secret%20board
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tableau secret
1, record 6, French, tableau%20secret
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur Pinterest, tableau que seul l'utilisateur et ses invités peuvent voir. 2, record 6, French, - tableau%20secret
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand vous enregistrez une épingle à un tableau secret, elle n'est affichée nulle part ailleurs sur Pinterest. 3, record 6, French, - tableau%20secret
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comunicaciones colaborativas y sociales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tablero secreto
1, record 6, Spanish, tablero%20secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-07-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tight well
1, record 7, English, tight%20well
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tight hole 2, record 7, English, tight%20hole
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A well about which information is restricted and passed only to those authorized for security or competitive reasons. 3, record 7, English, - tight%20well
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- puits confidentiel
1, record 7, French, puits%20confidentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- puits au secret 1, record 7, French, puits%20au%20secret
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puits dont les résultats préliminaires sont gardés secrets. 1, record 7, French, - puits%20confidentiel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pozo exploratorio secreto
1, record 7, Spanish, pozo%20exploratorio%20secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-04-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- descrambler
1, record 8, English, descrambler
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In digital transmission, a device for restoring a binary signal from a data scrambler to its original form. 2, record 8, English, - descrambler
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
descrambler: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 8, English, - descrambler
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Installations de télécommunications
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- désembrouilleur
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9sembrouilleur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- débrouilleur 2, record 8, French, d%C3%A9brouilleur
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif assurant une fonction complémentaire à celle de l'embrouilleur. 3, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9sembrouilleur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Système de décodage des émissions de télévision cryptées diffusées par satellite. 4, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9sembrouilleur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cœur de ce dispositif, le fameux «désembrouilleur» D2 Mac. 4, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9sembrouilleur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
désembrouilleur : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9sembrouilleur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- decodificador secreto
1, record 8, Spanish, decodificador%20secreto
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- desaleatorizador 2, record 8, Spanish, desaleatorizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
decodificador secreto: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 8, Spanish, - decodificador%20secreto
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-03-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Records Management (Management)
- Security
- Federal Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Top Secret
1, record 9, English, Top%20Secret
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A security marking used when unauthorized disclosure of the information would cause exceptionally grave damage to the nation. 2, record 9, English, - Top%20Secret
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three levels of classification: "Confidential," "Secret" and "Top Secret." 2, record 9, English, - Top%20Secret
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Each security marking must be written with an initial capital letter (on each word in this case) and within quotation marks. 3, record 9, English, - Top%20Secret
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
- Sécurité
- Administration fédérale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Très secret
1, record 9, French, Tr%C3%A8s%20secret
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cote de sécurité attribuée à des documents dont la sécurité est capitale et dont la divulgation non autorisée pourrait constituer une menace très grave pour le pays. 2, record 9, French, - Tr%C3%A8s%20secret
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y a trois niveaux de classification : «Confidentiel», «Secret» et «Très secret». 2, record 9, French, - Tr%C3%A8s%20secret
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les cotes de sécurité sont invariables, commencent toujours par une majuscule et sont toujours mises entre guillemets. 3, record 9, French, - Tr%C3%A8s%20secret
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Gestión de documentos (Gestión)
- Seguridad
- Administración federal
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Estrictamente Confidencial
1, record 9, Spanish, Estrictamente%20Confidencial
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- Secreto 2, record 9, Spanish, Secreto
correct, see observation, Spain
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estrictamente Confidencial: Los nombres de los niveles de clasificación de la información varían en los distintos países hispanohablantes. En España, por ejemplo, los grados son "Secreto", "Reservado", "Confidencial" y "Difusión Limitada", mientras que en Argentina, las clasificaciones de seguridad son "Estrictamente Secreto y Confidencial", "Secreto", "Confidencial", "Reservado" y "Público" y en Venezuela, "Estrictamente Confidencial", "Confidencial", "De Uso Interno" y "De Uso Público". 3, record 9, Spanish, - Estrictamente%20Confidencial
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Secreto: La Unión Europea indica la correspondencia "Secreto" (España) para las clasificaciones de seguridad "Top Secret/Très secret" en inglés y francés respectivamente. 3, record 9, Spanish, - Estrictamente%20Confidencial
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-12-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Political Science
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- state secret
1, record 10, English, state%20secret
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sensitive issue or piece of information which is kept secret by a government. 2, record 10, English, - state%20secret
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Sciences politiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- secret d'État
1, record 10, French, secret%20d%27%C3%89tat
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] information dont la divulgation, nuisible aux intérêts de l'État, est punie de sanctions. 2, record 10, French, - secret%20d%27%C3%89tat
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad
- Ciencias políticas
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- secreto de Estado
1, record 10, Spanish, secreto%20de%20Estado
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Secreto que no puede revelar un funcionario público sin incurrir en delito. 1, record 10, Spanish, - secreto%20de%20Estado
Record 11 - internal organization data 2015-03-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
- Law of Estates (common law)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- secret trust
1, record 11, English, secret%20trust
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- fully secret trust 2, record 11, English, fully%20secret%20trust
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The primary requirements of a secret trust are (i) an intention on th part of the testator to create a trust i.e. the three certainties test - intention, subject matter and objects; (ii) the communication of that intention to the legatees; and (iii) the acceptance of the trust obligation by the legatees. 3, record 11, English, - secret%20trust
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Droit successoral (common law)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fiducie secrète
1, record 11, French, fiducie%20secr%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fiducie créée lorsqu'un testateur fait un legs absolu dans son testament, mais impose par ailleurs au légataire l'obligation de détenir le bien légué en fiducie. 1, record 11, French, - fiducie%20secr%C3%A8te
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de propiedad (common law)
- Derecho hereditario (common law)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- fideicomiso secreto
1, record 11, Spanish, fideicomiso%20secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2013-07-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- lawyer-client privilege
1, record 12, English, lawyer%2Dclient%20privilege
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- solicitor-client privilege 2, record 12, English, solicitor%2Dclient%20privilege
correct
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- secret professionnel
1, record 12, French, secret%20professionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- secret professionnel de l'avocat 2, record 12, French, secret%20professionnel%20de%20l%27avocat
correct, masculine noun
- privilège du secret professionnel de l'avocat 2, record 12, French, privil%C3%A8ge%20du%20secret%20professionnel%20de%20l%27avocat
correct, masculine noun
- secret professionnel qui lie un avocat à son client 3, record 12, French, secret%20professionnel%20qui%20lie%20un%20avocat%20%C3%A0%20son%20client
correct, masculine noun
- secret professionnel liant l'avocat à son client 4, record 12, French, secret%20professionnel%20liant%20l%27avocat%20%C3%A0%20son%20client
correct, masculine noun
- privilège des communications entre client et avocat 5, record 12, French, privil%C3%A8ge%20des%20communications%20entre%20client%20et%20avocat
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho probatorio
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- secreto profesional
1, record 12, Spanish, secreto%20profesional
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-11-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- Parliamentary Language
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- secret ballot
1, record 13, English, secret%20ballot
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- secret vote 2, record 13, English, secret%20vote
correct
- paper ballot election 3, record 13, English, paper%20ballot%20election
correct
- paper ballot 4, record 13, English, paper%20ballot
correct
- Australian ballot 5, record 13, English, Australian%20ballot
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The system of voting in which voters mark their choices in privacy on uniform ballots printed and distributed by the government or designate their choices by some other secret means. 5, record 13, English, - secret%20ballot
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Victoria and South Australia were the first states to introduce secrecy of the ballot (1856), and for that reason the secret ballot is referred to as the Australian ballot. 5, record 13, English, - secret%20ballot
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This method of voting is used only for the election of the Speaker, for the election of committee chairs and vice-chairs (if more than one candidate is nominated), and for appeals on the votability of items of private Members' business. 6, record 13, English, - secret%20ballot
Record 13, Key term(s)
- ballot secret
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- scrutin secret
1, record 13, French, scrutin%20secret
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- vote secret 2, record 13, French, vote%20secret
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vote au moyen de bulletins tenus secrets. 3, record 13, French, - scrutin%20secret
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce mode de scrutin n'est employé qu'à l'élection du Président, à l'élection d'un président de comité (s'il y a plus d'un candidat à la présidence ou à la vice-présidence d'un comité) et pour des appels sur la votabilité de certaines affaires émanant des députés. 3, record 13, French, - scrutin%20secret
Record 13, Key term(s)
- vote à bulletin secret
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- votación secreta
1, record 13, Spanish, votaci%C3%B3n%20secreta
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- voto secreto 2, record 13, Spanish, voto%20secreto
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Votación mediante papeletas que se mantienen secretas. 1, record 13, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n%20secreta
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este método de votación se utiliza solamente para la elección del Presidente de la Cámara, la elección de los presidentes de las comisiones (eventualmente) y para las apelaciones sobre la votabilidad de ciertos asuntos planteados por los diputados. 1, record 13, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n%20secreta
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-08-27
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- bank secrecy
1, record 14, English, bank%20secrecy
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- banking secrecy 2, record 14, English, banking%20secrecy
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A legal principle, which may be challenged by local governments, stating banks are not obligated to provide authorities with information regarding their customers unless evidence of wrongdoing is produced or criminal charges are filed. 3, record 14, English, - bank%20secrecy
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- secret bancaire
1, record 14, French, secret%20bancaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] principe juridique qui consiste pour la banque détentrice d'un compte à ne pas divulguer les informations personnelles d'un client à un tiers. 2, record 14, French, - secret%20bancaire
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le secret ne peut être levé qu’en cas de fraude ou de blanchiment d'argent relevant d'activités criminelles. 2, record 14, French, - secret%20bancaire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- secreto bancario
1, record 14, Spanish, secreto%20bancario
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compromiso y obligación de los bancos de guardar absoluta discreción sobre lo concerniente a los negocios de su clientela. 2, record 14, Spanish, - secreto%20bancario
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Actualmente, un gran número de legislaciones permiten la ruptura del secreto bancario por decisión legal, para cualquier clase de investigaciones relacionadas con el posible fraude fiscal. 2, record 14, Spanish, - secreto%20bancario
Record 15 - internal organization data 2010-09-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Police
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- undercover man
1, record 15, English, undercover%20man
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- undercover agent 2, record 15, English, undercover%20agent
correct
- undercover operator 3, record 15, English, undercover%20operator
correct
- infiltrator 4, record 15, English, infiltrator
correct
- undercover officer 5, record 15, English, undercover%20officer
correct
- groomed member 6, record 15, English, groomed%20member
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A police officer] who undertakes to secure evidence of criminal or illegal actions by working with or among those who are under suspicion. 7, record 15, English, - undercover%20man
Record 15, Key term(s)
- under cover agent
- under cover man
- under cover operator
- under cover officer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Police
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- agent d'infiltration
1, record 15, French, agent%20d%27infiltration
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- agent banalisé 2, record 15, French, agent%20banalis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent de police en civil participant à des opérations spéciales : lutte anti-drogue, contre-espionnage, etc. 3, record 15, French, - agent%20d%27infiltration
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent d'infiltration : équivalent adopté par la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 3, record 15, French, - agent%20d%27infiltration
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad
- Policía
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente secreto
1, record 15, Spanish, agente%20secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente infiltrado 2, record 15, Spanish, agente%20infiltrado
correct, masculine noun
- agente encubierto 2, record 15, Spanish, agente%20encubierto
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Es un agente encubierto ordenado por un fiscal, avalado por un juez colombiano, que se incorpora en la organización criminal, que esa organización lo lleve por todas partes, pero bajo nuestra responsabilidad. 2, record 15, Spanish, - agente%20secreto
Record 16 - internal organization data 2010-09-22
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Social Movements
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia
1, record 16, English, Armenian%20Secret%20Army%20for%20the%20Liberation%20of%20Armenia
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- ASALA 1, record 16, English, ASALA
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- The Orly Group 1, record 16, English, The%20Orly%20Group
correct
- 3 October Organization 1, record 16, English, 3%20October%20Organization
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia (ASALA) was a Marxist-Leninist guerrilla organization whose primary objective was to assassinate Turkish diplomats and politicians in revenge for the deaths inflicted upon the Armenians during the Armenian Genocide. The ASALA was founded in 1975 in Beirut, Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War. 1, record 16, English, - Armenian%20Secret%20Army%20for%20the%20Liberation%20of%20Armenia
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Armée secrète arménienne pour la libération de l'Arménie
1, record 16, French, Arm%C3%A9e%20secr%C3%A8te%20arm%C3%A9nienne%20pour%20la%20lib%C3%A9ration%20de%20l%27Arm%C3%A9nie
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- ASALA 1, record 16, French, ASALA
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- Groupe d'Orly 1, record 16, French, Groupe%20d%27Orly
correct, masculine noun
- Organisation du 3 octobre 1, record 16, French, Organisation%20du%203%20octobre
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Armée secrète arménienne de libération de l'Arménie (ASALA) ou Groupe d'Orly ou Organisation du 3 octobre est un groupe terroriste marxiste-léniniste arménien, surtout actif entre 1975 et 1984. Il est formé en 1975 par Hagop Tarakchian et Hagop Hagopian pour forcer le gouvernement turc à reconnaître le génocide arménien et unifier les territoires peuplés d'Arméniens (en Turquie, en Irak et en URSS) en une nation arménienne. 1, record 16, French, - Arm%C3%A9e%20secr%C3%A8te%20arm%C3%A9nienne%20pour%20la%20lib%C3%A9ration%20de%20l%27Arm%C3%A9nie
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Movimientos sociales
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ejército Secreto Armenio para la Liberación de Armenia
1, record 16, Spanish, Ej%C3%A9rcito%20Secreto%20Armenio%20para%20la%20Liberaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Armenia
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ASALA 1, record 16, Spanish, ASALA
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Ejército Secreto Armenio para la Liberación de Armenia o ASALA ... fue una organización terrorista que con el pretexto de la defensa de los derechos de los armenios en Turquía fue fundada en 1975. 1, record 16, Spanish, - Ej%C3%A9rcito%20Secreto%20Armenio%20para%20la%20Liberaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Armenia
Record 17 - internal organization data 2010-06-22
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- ballot
1, record 17, English, ballot
correct, verb
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- vote by ballot 2, record 17, English, vote%20by%20ballot
verb
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To give a secret vote (for, against). 2, record 17, English, - ballot
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- voter au scrutin
1, record 17, French, voter%20au%20scrutin
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- voter au scrutin secret 2, record 17, French, voter%20au%20scrutin%20secret
- scrutiner 3, record 17, French, scrutiner
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] toute proposition d'inscrire les votes par «oui» et «non» ou de voter au scrutin secret, peut être reçue et décidée par l'assemblée. 2, record 17, French, - voter%20au%20scrutin
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- votar en secreto
1, record 17, Spanish, votar%20en%20secreto
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- business secret
1, record 18, English, business%20secret
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- secret professionnel
1, record 18, French, secret%20professionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- secreto profesional
1, record 18, Spanish, secreto%20profesional
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2005-03-17
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- disclosure or secrecy agreement 1, record 19, English, disclosure%20or%20secrecy%20agreement
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- accord de divulgation ou de non-divulgation
1, record 19, French, accord%20de%20divulgation%20ou%20de%20non%2Ddivulgation
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de propiedad industrial e intelectual
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuerdo de divulgación o de secreto
1, record 19, Spanish, acuerdo%20de%20divulgaci%C3%B3n%20o%20de%20secreto
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2003-06-04
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Police
- Protection of Life
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- undercover
1, record 20, English, undercover
correct, adjective
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Police
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- d'infiltration
1, record 20, French, d%27infiltration
correct, adjective
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nature de certaines activités dans les forces policières ou armées. 1, record 20, French, - d%27infiltration
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent adopté par la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 1, record 20, French, - d%27infiltration
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Policía
- Protección de las personas
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- solapado
1, record 20, Spanish, solapado
correct, adjective
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
- secreto 1, record 20, Spanish, secreto
correct, adjective
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2003-05-22
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- secret partner
1, record 21, English, secret%20partner
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One whose interest in a firm is withheld from the general public and from the firm's customers, but who participates in the firm's profits. 2, record 21, English, - secret%20partner
Record 21, Key term(s)
- unknown partner
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- associé inconnu
1, record 21, French, associ%C3%A9%20inconnu
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La société peut grouper des associés actifs et des associés en participation [...] ou inconnus. [...] Les associés inconnus sont ceux dont le nom n'est pas mentionné dans la déclaration statutaire de l'article 1834 C.c.. [...] l'associé en participation et l'associé inconnu assument les mêmes obligations que les associés actifs envers les tiers. 2, record 21, French, - associ%C3%A9%20inconnu
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos comerciales y otros (Derecho)
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- socio secreto
1, record 21, Spanish, socio%20secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Treaties and Conventions
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- secret agreement
1, record 22, English, secret%20agreement
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The negotiators of international understandings sometimes decide that the agreement which they have reached will no be made public. It is said to be "secret" if it is known only to a restricted number of persons, who should make no reference to it in their official correspondence; it is said to be "confidential" if it is known in a general way to the administration, but must be made public. 1, record 22, English, - secret%20agreement
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Traités et alliances
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- accord secret
1, record 22, French, accord%20secret
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il peut arriver que les négociateurs décident que l'accord auquel ils sont arrivés ne sera pas connu du public. Il est dit secret s'il est porté à la connaissance d'un nombre restreint de personnes, qui ne doivent pas y faire allusion dans leur correspondance officielle. Il est dit confidentiel s'il est connu, d'une façon générale, des administrations, mais ne doit pas être publié [...] 1, record 22, French, - accord%20secret
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratados y convenios
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuerdo secreto
1, record 22, Spanish, acuerdo%20secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2000-04-27
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- voice privacy
1, record 23, English, voice%20privacy
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- speech privacy 1, record 23, English, speech%20privacy
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- secret des conversations
1, record 23, French, secret%20des%20conversations
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- secret de la parole 1, record 23, French, secret%20de%20la%20parole
masculine noun
- secret des communications 1, record 23, French, secret%20des%20communications
masculine noun
- discrétion de la parole 1, record 23, French, discr%C3%A9tion%20de%20la%20parole
feminine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- secreto de la comunicación
1, record 23, Spanish, secreto%20de%20la%20comunicaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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