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DWM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Naval Mines
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deep-water mine
1, record 1, English, deep%2Dwater%20mine
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DWM 2, record 1, English, DWM
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deep water mine; DWM: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - deep%2Dwater%20mine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mines marines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mine de grand fond
1, record 1, French, mine%20de%20grand%20fond
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DWM 2, record 1, French, DWM
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mine de grand fond; DWM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - mine%20de%20grand%20fond
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Parabellum™
1, record 2, English, Parabellum%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Term based on the Latin expression "Si vis pacem, para bellum" (If you want peace, prepare for war). Originally, a telegraphic code name used by the Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) of Germany. Later, a tradename used for cartridges and firearms of Mauser and DWM, e.g. 9 mm Parabellum (9 mm Luger/9 mm NATO), the correct designation of which is 9 x 19 mm. 1, record 2, English, - Parabellum%26trade%3B
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parabellum™: A trademark of Mauser and DWM. 1, record 2, English, - Parabellum%26trade%3B
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Parabellum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Parabellum
1, record 2, French, Parabellum
correct, trademark, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Terme dérivé de la locution latine «Si vis pacem, para bellum»(Si tu veux la paix, prépare la guerre). A l'origine, il servait de code télégraphique à la fabrique allemande Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken(DWM). Il servit par la suite de marque de commerce pour les cartouches et les armes à feu des fabriques Mauser et DWM, e. g. 9 mm Parabellum(9 mm Luger/9 mm OTAN) dont l'appellation précise est 9 x 19 mm. 1, record 2, French, - Parabellum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ParabellumMC : Marque de commerce de la société Mauser et DWM. 1, record 2, French, - Parabellum
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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