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POIDS PREUVE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Courts
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- jury nullification
1, record 1, English, jury%20nullification
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jury nullification occurs when juries acquit a defendant despite convincing evidence that the defendant is guilty under the court's jury instructions; such acquittals are usually based on moral and political considerations and are unreviewable. 1, record 1, English, - jury%20nullification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- annulation par le jury
1, record 1, French, annulation%20par%20le%20jury
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On y précise d’abord le sens de l'expression «annulation par le jury». Il s’agit d’une situation rare où le jury choisit, en connaissance de cause, de ne pas appliquer la loi et acquitte l'inculpé sans égard au poids de la preuve. Pour la Cour, d’utilisation rarissime, ce concept inusité pourrait s’expliquer par l'oppression découlant d’une loi sévère ou de son application stricte. 1, record 1, French, - annulation%20par%20le%20jury
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- screening assessment
1, record 2, English, screening%20assessment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SA 2, record 2, English, SA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Screening assessments focus on information critical to determining whether a substance meets the criteria as set out in section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) ... Screening assessments examine scientific information and develop conclusions by incorporating a weight of evidence approach and precaution ... 3, record 2, English, - screening%20assessment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- évaluation préalable
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9valuation%20pr%C3%A9alable
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les évaluations préalables mettent l'accent sur les renseignements jugés essentiels pour déterminer si une substance répond aux critères établis à l'article 64 de la Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement(1999) [LCPE(1999) ] Les évaluations préalables visent à étudier les renseignements scientifiques et à tirer des conclusions fondées sur la méthode du poids de la preuve et le principe de prudence [...] 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20pr%C3%A9alable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- complex hazard tool
1, record 3, English, complex%20hazard%20tool
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ComHaz 1, record 3, English, ComHaz
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ComHaz [uses a] hierarchical approach for multiple endpoints and data sources (e.g., quantitative-structure activity relationships) including weight of evidence. 1, record 3, English, - complex%20hazard%20tool
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- outil complexe de détermination du risque pour la santé
1, record 3, French, outil%20complexe%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20du%20risque%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ComHaz 1, record 3, French, ComHaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ComHaz [utilise une] approche hiérarchique basée sur plusieurs paramètres et sources de données(p. ex. relations quantitatives structure-activité), y compris le poids de la preuve. 1, record 3, French, - outil%20complexe%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20du%20risque%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-10-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- simple hazard tool
1, record 4, English, simple%20hazard%20tool
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SimHaz 1, record 4, English, SimHaz
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SimHaz [is a identification tool] of high or low hazard compounds by various agencies based on weight of evidence for multiple endpoints. 1, record 4, English, - simple%20hazard%20tool
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- outil simple de détermination du risque pour la santé
1, record 4, French, outil%20simple%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20du%20risque%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SimHaz 1, record 4, French, SimHaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SimHaz [est un outil de] détermination par divers organismes des composés présentant un fort risque ou un risque faible, basé sur le poids de la preuve et sur plusieurs paramètres. 1, record 4, French, - outil%20simple%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20du%20risque%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hierarchy of evidence
1, record 5, English, hierarchy%20of%20evidence
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- evidence hierarchy 2, record 5, English, evidence%20hierarchy
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A classification of studies on the basis of their validity. 1, record 5, English, - hierarchy%20of%20evidence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This method is used to determine the weight that should be given to a study. Various hierarchies of evidence are used in health technology assessment. 1, record 5, English, - hierarchy%20of%20evidence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hierarchy of evidence: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 5, English, - hierarchy%20of%20evidence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hiérarchie de la preuve
1, record 5, French, hi%C3%A9rarchie%20de%20la%20preuve
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Classement d’études selon leur validité. 1, record 5, French, - hi%C3%A9rarchie%20de%20la%20preuve
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette méthode permet de déterminer le poids qu'on peut accorder à une étude. Diverses hiérarchies de la preuve sont utilisées en évaluation des technologies de la santé. 1, record 5, French, - hi%C3%A9rarchie%20de%20la%20preuve
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hiérarchie de la preuve : terme et définition normalisés par l’Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 5, French, - hi%C3%A9rarchie%20de%20la%20preuve
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-04-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Legal System
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
- Courts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- legal conclusion
1, record 6, English, legal%20conclusion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A statement that expresses a legal duty or result but omits the facts creating or supporting the duty or result. 2, record 6, English, - legal%20conclusion
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although the Tribunal is not a court, its abilities lie in adjudication ... This requires an assessment of the relevance, admissibility and weight of evidence, along with the ability to draw a legal conclusion on the basis of the existing case law. 3, record 6, English, - legal%20conclusion
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Théorie du droit
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
- Tribunaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- conclusion juridique
1, record 6, French, conclusion%20juridique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien qu'il ne soit pas une cour judiciaire, le Tribunal est compétent en matière d’arbitrage [...] Ce rôle exige qu'il évalue la pertinence, l'admissibilité et le poids de la preuve, ainsi que l'aptitude à tirer une conclusion juridique en se basant sur la jurisprudence. 2, record 6, French, - conclusion%20juridique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est important de noter la distinction entre les termes «conclusion de droit» et «conclusion juridique». En matière du droit de la preuve, une conclusion qui est fondée sur le droit est tout à fait différente de celle basée sur des textes de loi. 3, record 6, French, - conclusion%20juridique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Convention of the Metre
1, record 7, English, Convention%20of%20the%20Metre
correct, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Convention of the Metre (Convention du Mètre) is a diplomatic treaty which gives authority to the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM), the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM) and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) to act in matters of world metrology, range and diversity, and the need to demonstrate equivalence between national measurement standards. 1, record 7, English, - Convention%20of%20the%20Metre
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Treaty of the Meter
- Meter Convention
- Metre Convention
- Metric Convention
- Convention of the Meter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Convention du Mètre
1, record 7, French, Convention%20du%20M%C3%A8tre
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Convention du Mètre est le traité diplomatique, actuellement signé par cinquante et une nations, qui confère à la Conférence générale des poids et mesures(CGPM), au Comité international des poids et mesures(CIPM) et au Bureau international des poids et mesures(BIPM) l'autorité pour agir dans le domaine de la métrologie mondiale-en particulier en ce qui concerne les étalons de mesure, qui sont appelés à couvrir avec une exactitude croissante des domaines de plus en plus étendus et variés-et pour apporter la preuve de l'équivalence entre les étalons des différents pays. 2, record 7, French, - Convention%20du%20M%C3%A8tre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de monografías
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Convención del Metro
1, record 7, Spanish, Convenci%C3%B3n%20del%20Metro
unofficial, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De la Oficina Internacional de Pesas y Medidas (BIPM). En español también se le da el nombre de "Convención del Metro". 1, record 7, Spanish, - Convenci%C3%B3n%20del%20Metro
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- predicted no-effect concentration
1, record 8, English, predicted%20no%2Deffect%20concentration
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PNEC 1, record 8, English, PNEC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The concentration below which exposure to a substance is not expected to cause adverse effects. 2, record 8, English, - predicted%20no%2Deffect%20concentration
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
predicted no-effect concentration: term used by Environment Canada. 3, record 8, English, - predicted%20no%2Deffect%20concentration
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- concentration estimée sans effet
1, record 8, French, concentration%20estim%C3%A9e%20sans%20effet
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CESE 1, record 8, French, CESE
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une évaluation quantitative fondée sur l'exposition et les effets écologiques a été réalisée pour [la] substance dans le cadre de l'évaluation par le poids de la preuve de son potentiel d’effets nocifs. Une concentration environnementale estimée(CEE) a tout d’abord été déterminée par analyse des voies d’exposition. Une concentration estimée sans effet(CESE) a été obtenue en divisant une valeur critique de toxicité(VCT), choisie à partir des données disponibles sur la toxicité, par un facteur d’évaluation. 1, record 8, French, - concentration%20estim%C3%A9e%20sans%20effet
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concentration estimée sans effet : terme en usage à Environnement Canada. 2, record 8, French, - concentration%20estim%C3%A9e%20sans%20effet
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-09-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- predicted environmental concentration
1, record 9, English, predicted%20environmental%20concentration
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- PEC 1, record 9, English, PEC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An indication of the expected concentration of a material in the environment, taking into account the amount initially present (or added to) the environment, its distribution, and the probable methods and rates of environmental degradation and removal, either forced or natural. 2, record 9, English, - predicted%20environmental%20concentration
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
predicted environmental concentration: term used by Environment Canada. 3, record 9, English, - predicted%20environmental%20concentration
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- concentration environnementale estimée
1, record 9, French, concentration%20environnementale%20estim%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CEE 2, record 9, French, CEE
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une évaluation quantitative fondée sur l'exposition et les effets écologiques a été réalisée pour cette substance dans le cadre de l'évaluation par le poids de la preuve de son potentiel d’effets nocifs. Une concentration environnementale estimée(CEE) a tout d’abord été déterminée par analyse des voies d’exposition. Une concentration estimée sans effet(CESE) a été obtenue en divisant une valeur critique de toxicité(VCT), choisie à partir des données disponibles sur la toxicité, par un facteur d’évaluation. 2, record 9, French, - concentration%20environnementale%20estim%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concentration environnementale estimée : terme en usage à Environnement Canada. 3, record 9, French, - concentration%20environnementale%20estim%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-08-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Pollutants
- Toxicology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ecological screening assessment
1, record 10, English, ecological%20screening%20assessment
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A screening assessment involves an analysis of a substance using conservative assumptions to determine whether the substance meets the criteria as defined in section 64 of CEPA [Canadian Environmental Protection Act] 1999. This ecological screening assessment examines various supporting information and develops conclusions based on a weight of evidence approach as required under Section 76.1 of CEPA 1999. 1, record 10, English, - ecological%20screening%20assessment
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ecological screening assessment: term used by Environment Canada. 2, record 10, English, - ecological%20screening%20assessment
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Agents de pollution
- Toxicologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- évaluation écologique préalable
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A9cologique%20pr%C3%A9alable
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une évaluation préalable est l'analyse d’une substance fondée sur des hypothèses prudentes afin de déterminer si cette substance est «toxique» ou peut devenir «toxique» au sens de la LCPE [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement] 1999. L'évaluation écologique préalable consiste à faire l'examen de divers renseignements pertinents et à formuler des conclusions fondées sur le poids de la preuve, comme l'exige l'article 76. 1 de la LCPE 1999. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A9cologique%20pr%C3%A9alable
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évaluation écologique préalable : terme en usage à Environnement Canada. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A9cologique%20pr%C3%A9alable
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- statutory tort theory
1, record 11, English, statutory%20tort%20theory
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The third way to treat a breach of legislation is as negligence per se, or as conclusive evidence of negligence, which accords the maximum weight to the violation. This is the most widely used method in the United States, having been adopted by the Restatement of Torts, and is also akin to the statutory tort theory used in the United Kingdom 2, record 11, English, - statutory%20tort%20theory
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- théorie du délit créé par une loi
1, record 11, French, th%C3%A9orie%20du%20d%C3%A9lit%20cr%C3%A9%C3%A9%20par%20une%20loi
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La troisième façon de traiter une infraction à la loi est de la considérer comme une négligence en soi, c'est-à-dire une preuve concluante de négligence, ce qui accorde un poids maximal à l'infraction. C'est là la méthode la plus répandue aux États-Unis, car elle a été adoptée par le Restatement of Torts, et est également proche de la théorie du délit créé par une loi, utilisée au Royaume-Uni. 2, record 11, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20du%20d%C3%A9lit%20cr%C3%A9%C3%A9%20par%20une%20loi
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en droit de la responsabilité délictuelle fournie par le Centre de traduction et de documentation juridique de l’Université d’Ottawa. 3, record 11, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20du%20d%C3%A9lit%20cr%C3%A9%C3%A9%20par%20une%20loi
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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