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PERCEPTION PUBLIC [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- register
1, record 1, English, register
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- record 2, record 1, English, record
correct, verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enregistrer
1, record 1, French, enregistrer
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Porter ou faire porter sur un registre public, le plus souvent moyennant la perception d’un droit fiscal, des actes ou des déclarations, en vue d’en constater l'existence et leur conférer une date certaine. 2, record 1, French, - enregistrer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le verbe «register» peut soit s’appliquer à l’enregistrement des actes et à l’enregistrement des titres, soit ne viser que l’enregistrement des titres et s’opposer alors à «record (verbe)». 3, record 1, French, - enregistrer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
enregistrer : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l’administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 4, record 1, French, - enregistrer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de propiedad (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- registrar 1, record 1, Spanish, registrar
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inscribir 1, record 1, Spanish, inscribir
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Games and Toys (General)
- Software
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Entertainment Software Association of Canada
1, record 2, English, Entertainment%20Software%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ESAC 2, record 2, English, ESAC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ESAC represents major video game console makers, publishers, large and small independent developers as well as national distributors. 3, record 2, English, - Entertainment%20Software%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A small national organization. [Its mission is] to advocate on behalf of its members before government committees [and] to provide research services to its members. 4, record 2, English, - Entertainment%20Software%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
- Logiciels
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne du logiciel de divertissement
1, record 2, French, Association%20canadienne%20du%20logiciel%20de%20divertissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ALD 1, record 2, French, ALD
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’ALD regroupe les principaux fabricants de consoles, des éditeurs, des développeurs, grands et petits, ainsi que des distributeurs canadiens, tous œuvrant dans le secteur du jeu vidéo. 1, record 2, French, - Association%20canadienne%20du%20logiciel%20de%20divertissement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'ALD travaille avec les décideurs, à l'échelon fédéral et provincial, sur les questions d’ordre règlementaire qui touchent ses membres. L'Association effectue régulièrement des recherches exclusives sur l'impact économique et la perception du public de [son] secteur. 1, record 2, French, - Association%20canadienne%20du%20logiciel%20de%20divertissement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Epidemiology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mathematical epidemiology
1, record 3, English, mathematical%20epidemiology
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of mathematical techniques to understand the mechanisms leading to the spread of diseases (mostly infectious) in populations. 2, record 3, English, - mathematical%20epidemiology
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Épidémiologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épidémiologie mathématique
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pid%C3%A9miologie%20math%C3%A9matique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l’épidémiologie mathématique fait référence à l’étude de la dynamique de propagation des maladies infectieuses, et les outils utilisés sont ceux des systèmes dynamiques. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pid%C3%A9miologie%20math%C3%A9matique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'épidémiologie mathématique [...] a pris une importance considérable depuis les années 1980. En effet, un certain nombre de problèmes de très grande importance sociétale se posent pour lesquels l'épidémiologie mathématique est la seule façon d’apporter des réponses rationnelles : elle permet d’utiliser l'ensemble des connaissances actuelles afin de prédire quelle sera l'évolution d’une maladie émergente; d’étudier in silicio quelles sont les stratégies de contrôle les plus efficaces face à une épidémie; d’évaluer l'impact éventuel d’une attaque utilisant des agents biologiques et, là aussi, d’identifier les solutions de contrôle les plus efficaces(traitement, quarantaine, vaccinations, arrêt des transports, etc.) ;de fournir des évaluations rationnelles de risques extrêmement faibles, mais importants par la perception que le public en a ou par le très grand nombre de personnes soumises à ce risque éventuellement faible. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pid%C3%A9miologie%20math%C3%A9matique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-12-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Government Accounting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- peculation
1, record 4, English, peculation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The appropriation of public money or property by one in an official position. 2, record 4, English, - peculation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Comptabilité publique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- concussion
1, record 4, French, concussion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- péculat 2, record 4, French, p%C3%A9culat
correct, masculine noun, archaic
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perception illicite par un agent public de sommes qu'il sait ne pas être dues. 3, record 4, French, - concussion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concussion : On rapproche la concussion de l’abus de confiance, de l’exaction, du détournement et de la malversation. 4, record 4, French, - concussion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Contabilidad pública
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- malversación
1, record 4, Spanish, malversaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pluralistic ignorance
1, record 5, English, pluralistic%20ignorance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- spiral of silence 2, record 5, English, spiral%20of%20silence
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A situation in which individuals in a group don't know that there are others in the group who share their feelings (especially when those feelings are of confusion) 3, record 5, English, - pluralistic%20ignorance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pluralistic ignorance refers to any situation in which a majority, or plurality of a group holds a particular belief, but each person believes that everyone else holds a different belief. 4, record 5, English, - pluralistic%20ignorance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The one view dominated the public scene and others disappeared from the public awareness as it adherents became silent. In other words, the people fear of separation or isolation those around them, they tend to keep their attitudes to themselves when they think they are in the minority. This process is called “Spiral of Silence”. 2, record 5, English, - pluralistic%20ignorance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ignorance pluraliste
1, record 5, French, ignorance%20pluraliste
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- spirale du silence 1, record 5, French, spirale%20du%20silence
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ignorance pluraliste renvoie à une situation où les membres d’une société ignorent leur accord tacite sur une question. Dans ces conditions, une opinion minoritaire peut rencontrer une entente surprenante, créant l'impression d’une conversion majoritaire à la nouvelle opinion. E. Nöelle-Neumann(The Spiral of Silence, Public Opinion-Our social skin, Chicago, Chicago University Press, 1984) analyse ainsi la relation entre la perception de l'opinion majoritaire(que les individus croient majoritaire) et le consentement à exprimer l'opinion privée sur certains points. Ceux qui imaginent que leur opinion est contraire à l'opinion de la majorité supposée(et qui sont bien souvent les individus les plus défavorisés) préfèrent se taire, redoutant l'isolement social. Ils s’enfoncent dans le silence, ce qui donne une visibilité supplémentaire à la seule opinion publiquement exprimée. 1, record 5, French, - ignorance%20pluraliste
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Copyright
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Playwrights Guild of Canada
1, record 6, English, Playwrights%20Guild%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PGC 1, record 6, English, PGC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Playwrights Union of Canada 2, record 6, English, Playwrights%20Union%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Playwrights Guild of Canada (formerly Playwrights Union of Canada) is a national association of professional and emerging playwrights. We were established in 1972 as the Playwrights Co-op. Our main purpose was to publish and distribute scripts to encourage more productions of Canadian plays. Since then, we have grown in our mandate and membership. We now provide programs and services that support, promote, and advocate for over 500 members. 2, record 6, English, - Playwrights%20Guild%20of%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Droits d'auteur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Playwrights Guild of Canada
1, record 6, French, Playwrights%20Guild%20of%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PGC 1, record 6, French, PGC
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Playwrights Guild of Canada(PGC) est l'organisme national de services aux dramaturges professionnels. Elle représente près de 400 membres, distribue plus de 2000 pièces de théâtre et offre de nombreux services au public amateur de théâtre. Elle agit à titre de mandataire pour la distribution des droits d’exécution et la perception des droits d’auteur. 1, record 6, French, - Playwrights%20Guild%20of%20Canada
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Association des dramaturges professionnels du Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-01-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Advertising
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- image consultant
1, record 7, English, image%20consultant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Publicité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- conseiller imagiste
1, record 7, French, conseiller%20imagiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- conseillère imagiste 1, record 7, French, conseill%C3%A8re%20imagiste
correct, feminine noun
- imagiste-conseil 2, record 7, French, imagiste%2Dconseil
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste des images de marque qui conseille ses clients sur la façon d’améliorer la perception de leur personne physique ou morale par le public. 3, record 7, French, - conseiller%20imagiste
Record 7, Key term(s)
- imagiste conseil
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- extortion by a public official
1, record 8, English, extortion%20by%20a%20public%20official
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- concussion
1, record 8, French, concussion
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perception illicite par un agent public de sommes qu'il sait ne pas être dues. 1, record 8, French, - concussion
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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