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CEREMONIEL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ceremonial
1, record 1, English, ceremonial
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A ceremonial presentation of the ambassador's credentials ... 1, record 1, English, - ceremonial
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cérémoniel
1, record 1, French, c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cassette finement travaillée en cuivre vert indique par sa dimension et sa somptuosité le caractère cérémoniel des cadeaux diplomatiques. 2, record 1, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- individual statement transcript
1, record 2, English, individual%20statement%20transcript
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
National events should include the following common components ... (i) ceremonial transfer of knowledge through the passing of individual statement transcripts or community reports/statements. 1, record 2, English, - individual%20statement%20transcript
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- transcription de déclaration individuelle
1, record 2, French, transcription%20de%20d%C3%A9claration%20individuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les événements nationaux doivent comporter les composantes communes suivantes [...] i) pour réaliser un transfert cérémoniel des connaissances, la transmission des transcriptions de déclarations individuelles ou des rapports ou déclarations communautaires. 1, record 2, French, - transcription%20de%20d%C3%A9claration%20individuelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ceremonial transfer of knowledge
1, record 3, English, ceremonial%20transfer%20of%20knowledge
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
National events should include the following common components ... (i) ceremonial transfer of knowledge through the passing of individual statement transcripts or community reports/statements ... 1, record 3, English, - ceremonial%20transfer%20of%20knowledge
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- transfert cérémoniel des connaissances
1, record 3, French, transfert%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel%20des%20connaissances
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les événements nationaux doivent comporter les composantes communes suivantes [...] i) pour réaliser un transfert cérémoniel des connaissances, la transmission des transcriptions de déclarations individuelles ou des rapports ou déclarations communautaires [...] 1, record 3, French, - transfert%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel%20des%20connaissances
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Usher of the Black Rod
1, record 4, English, Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Black Rod 2, record 4, English, Black%20Rod
Canada
- Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod 3, record 4, English, Gentleman%20Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
former designation, see observation, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An officer of the Senate whose responsibilities include delivering messages to the Commons when its Members' attendance is required in the Senate Chamber by the Governor General or a deputy of the Governor General. 4, record 4, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In keeping with the Westminsterian Parliamentary tradition, the Usher of the Black Rod discharges his or her role as personal attendant and messenger of Her Majesty the Queen or her representative (Governor General or his or her Deputy). The Usher of the Black Rod is the most senior protocol officer in the Parliament of Canada and as such, is responsible for an important ceremonial side of the Senate's work, including the daily Speaker's Parade, royal assent, the Speech from the Throne, the installation of a Governor General and state funerals. In addition, The Usher of the Black Rod is responsible for security in the Senate Chamber, manages the Senate Page Program and is a member of the Welcoming Party for all visiting foreign dignitaries. 5, record 4, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Upon the appointment of the first woman [Mary McLaren] to the position of "Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod" on October 20, 1997, the Senate proposed that the title be changed to "Usher of the Black Rod." 6, record 4, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The title of the position comes from the ebony stick carried by the Black Rod, which is used to knock on the doors of the House of Commons Chamber to gain admission into that Chamber. 6, record 4, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- huissier du bâton noir
1, record 4, French, huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- huissière du bâton noir 2, record 4, French, huissi%C3%A8re%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- huissier de la verge noire 3, record 4, French, huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
masculine noun, Canada
- gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire 4, record 4, French, gentilhomme%20huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Haut fonctionnaire du Sénat dont les responsabilités comprennent la transmission des messages aux Communes lorsque les députés sont convoqués au Sénat par le gouverneur général ou son [suppléant]. 5, record 4, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S’inscrivant dans la tradition parlementaire de Westminster, l'huissier du bâton noir fait office de serviteur personnel et de messager de Sa Majesté la reine ou de son représentant(le gouverneur général ou son suppléant). Il est le plus haut fonctionnaire protocolaire du Parlement du Canada. Il est responsable de l'aspect cérémoniel des travaux du Sénat, ce qui inclut le défilé quotidien du Président, la sanction royale des projets de loi, le discours du Trône, la cérémonie d’installation d’un gouverneur général et les funérailles nationales. En outre, il est responsable de la sécurité de la Chambre haute, gère le Programme des pages du Sénat et fait partie du comité d’accueil qui reçoit les dignitaires étrangers. 6, record 4, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[En 1997,] Mary McLaren est la première femme à occuper le poste de gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire au Sénat canadien. Sa nomination entraîne la création immédiate du titre féminin de huissière du bâton noir. 2, record 4, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le titre de ce poste provient du bâton d’ébène dont se sert l’huissier pour frapper aux portes de la Chambre des communes et obtenir la permission d’y entrer. 7, record 4, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ujier del Bastón Negro
1, record 4, Spanish, Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alto funcionario del Senado, cuyas responsabilidades comprenden la transmisión de mensajes a los Comunes cuando el Gobernador General (o su representante) convoca a los diputados al Senado. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ceremonial site
1, record 5, English, ceremonial%20site
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The passive forms of water ... can achieve a number of aesthetic or visual results ... by its tranquillity, as a reinforcement of the dignity of a ceremonial or culturally significant site. 1, record 5, English, - ceremonial%20site
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ceremonial : ... for ... ceremony. 2, record 5, English, - ceremonial%20site
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- centre cérémoniel
1, record 5, French, centre%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'abord centre cérémoniel, la cité, devient un lieu de culture et d’émulation sportive, intellectuelle, etc. ;(...) 1, record 5, French, - centre%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cérémoniel :(Sociologie) Qui concerne les cérémonies, les fêtes. 2, record 5, French, - centre%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-03-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- painted screen 1, record 6, English, painted%20screen
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- dance screen. 1, record 6, English, dance%20screen%2E
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- paravent de danse
1, record 6, French, paravent%20de%20danse
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paravent décoratif cérémoniel utilisé pour les danses. 1, record 6, French, - paravent%20de%20danse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-06-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- power board 1, record 7, English, power%20board
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- dentsiq 1, record 7, English, dentsiq
- dance board 1, record 7, English, dance%20board
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- panneau cérémoniel
1, record 7, French, panneau%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- panneau symbolique 1, record 7, French, panneau%20symbolique
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chez les Indiens de la côte nord-ouest, accessoire théâtral pour les cérémonies d’hiver, qui représente le pouvoir spirituel. M. Marois, chef, Commission archéologique du Canada. Auteur: D.G., Avril 1981. 1, record 7, French, - panneau%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- potlatch regalia 1, record 8, English, potlatch%20regalia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- insigne cérémoniel
1, record 8, French, insigne%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9moniel
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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