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FOUILLE NU [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- skin frisk
1, record 1, English, skin%20frisk
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- skin search 1, record 1, English, skin%20search
correct
- strip search 2, record 1, English, strip%20search
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
strip search: A search of the person where the wearing apparel is removed during which the clothing and body should be thoroughly searched. 3, record 1, English, - skin%20frisk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fouille à nu
1, record 1, French, fouille%20%C3%A0%20nu
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen visuel du corps nu suivi d’une inspection des vêtements et des objets personnels qui s’y trouvent. 2, record 1, French, - fouille%20%C3%A0%20nu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
- Police
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- body cavity search
1, record 2, English, body%20cavity%20search
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cavity search 2, record 2, English, cavity%20search
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure, in addition to a strip search, which includes the physical probing of the rectum or vagina. 3, record 2, English, - body%20cavity%20search
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Body cavity searches involve the search of bodily orifices and cavities during a police search for contraband. The authorities are typically searching for items that can be smuggled past security checks, including drugs, weapons, and other items. 4, record 2, English, - body%20cavity%20search
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Police
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- examen des cavités corporelles
1, record 2, French, examen%20des%20cavit%C3%A9s%20corporelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode qui comprend l'examen manuel du rectum ou du vagin et qui s’ajoute à la fouille à nu. 2, record 2, French, - examen%20des%20cavit%C3%A9s%20corporelles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’examen des cavités corporelles comprend l’examen du rectum et/ou du vagin et doit être effectué par un médecin de même sexe que la personne fouillée, à moins que cette dernière consente à ce qu’un médecin de sexe opposé effectue l’examen. 3, record 2, French, - examen%20des%20cavit%C3%A9s%20corporelles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- routine strip search
1, record 3, English, routine%20strip%20search
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fouille à nu ordinaire
1, record 3, French, fouille%20%C3%A0%20nu%20ordinaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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