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MONARCHIQUE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- charter
1, record 1, English, charter
noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- charter of incorporation 2, record 1, English, charter%20of%20incorporation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An instrument of incorporation; a document giving certain rights and privileges contingent upon the fulfilment of related obligations ... the term "municipal charter" signifies the creative act, general or special, setting up the municipal corporation together with all other laws and constitutional provisions privileges, liabilities, and immunities of the municipal corporation. 3, record 1, English, - charter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charte
1, record 1, French, charte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- charte constituant en corporation 2, record 1, French, charte%20constituant%20en%20corporation
see observation, feminine noun
- charte de constitution en corporation 2, record 1, French, charte%20de%20constitution%20en%20corporation
see observation, feminine noun
- charte corporative 3, record 1, French, charte%20corporative
feminine noun
- charte constitutive 4, record 1, French, charte%20constitutive
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Écrit émanant de l'État et qui fait foi des pouvoirs et des droits d’une compagnie. Un des actes constitutifs de compagnie [...] le substantif «charte» [et] l'expression «lettres patentes» ne sont plus employés en France. Ce sont des termes de droit monarchique [...] Le Canada étant un pays monarchique, «charte» et «lettres patentes» continuent d’y avoir droit de cité. «Acte constitutif» correspondrait peut-être mieux que ces deux termes, cependant, aux réalités contemporaines. 5, record 1, French, - charte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le législateur au fédéral et en Ontario rend «corporation» par «personne morale» mais celui du Nouveau-Brunswick et du Manitoba privilégie l’homographe français «corporation». 6, record 1, French, - charte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- royal honours
1, record 2, English, royal%20honours
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- royal honors 2, record 2, English, royal%20honors
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is sometimes said that only states of which the heads are entitled to royal honours have the right of sending ambassadors. 3, record 2, English, - royal%20honours
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- honneurs royaux
1, record 2, French, honneurs%20royaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression employée autrefois pour désigner les prérogatives, attributs, marques de respect ou de courtoisie les plus élevés reconnus à un État. 1, record 2, French, - honneurs%20royaux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expression honneurs royaux désigne une distinction surannée du droit diplomatique, mais elle ne doit pas éveiller exclusivement une idée monarchique, car les honneurs dont il est question sont des prérogatives dont les républiques peuvent jouir [...] On appelle honneurs royaux des honneurs conventionnels considérés traditionnellement comme les plus distingués qui puissent être rendus à un État. 1, record 2, French, - honneurs%20royaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diplomacia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- honores reales
1, record 2, Spanish, honores%20reales
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estas prerrogativas, llamadas honores reales, consisten por parte de los estados en la precedencia a todos los otros, y en la facultad de nombrar ministros de primera clase para las funciones diplomáticas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - honores%20reales
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Gas Industry
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- petrokingdom
1, record 3, English, petrokingdom
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Industrie du gaz
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pétromonarchie
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A9tromonarchie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Royaume arabe tirant du pétrole l’essentiel de ses revenus. 1, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9tromonarchie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
État pétrolier du Golfe Persique à gouvernement monarchique. 1, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9tromonarchie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les pétromonarchies du Golfe [...] souhaitaient en priorité accroître la part du marché du cartel, si besoin avec une guerre des prix [...] 1, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9tromonarchie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Industria del gas
- Explotación comercial (Petróleo y gas natural)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- petromonarquía
1, record 3, Spanish, petromonarqu%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Crown in Canada
1, record 4, English, Crown%20in%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Crown of Canada 2, record 4, English, Crown%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main symbol of the monarchy is the sovereign herself, described as "the personal expression of the Crown in Canada." Thus, her image appears on currency, and in portraits in public buildings, and she is mentioned in, and the subject of, songs, toasts, and salutes. 3, record 4, English, - Crown%20in%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When one hears the word "Crown," one often thinks of the actual crown worn by a king or queen. However, the Crown of Canada refers to something quite different. This booklet [entitled: "A Crown of Maples"] discusses the institution of the Crown, how it has evolved and grown with the country over hundreds of years as a uniquely Canadian institution, and the significant role it plays in the daily life of Canada today. 2, record 4, English, - Crown%20in%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Letters Patent of 1947: The document that defines the modern authority and responsibilities of the governor general as the individual appointed to represent the Crown in Canada. 4, record 4, English, - Crown%20in%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, the Crown refers to the sovereign or to the power and authority of the monarchy. In Canada, the powers and authority of the sovereign have been delegated to the Governor General of Canada. 5, record 4, English, - Crown%20in%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Couronne au Canada
1, record 4, French, Couronne%20au%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Couronne du Canada 2, record 4, French, Couronne%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
- Couronne canadienne 3, record 4, French, Couronne%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On désigne par Couronne la personne morale d’un État dans les monarchies. [...] La Couronne du Canada est la personne morale qui constitue l’État canadien. On emploie souvent la formule «la Reine du chef du Canada» pour la désigner. Elle est la partie demanderesse et la partie défenderesse en cour. 4, record 4, French, - Couronne%20au%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Quiconque entend prononcer le mot «couronne» pense spontanément à la parure portée par un roi ou une reine. Or, le terme «Couronne du Canada» désigne globalement une tout autre réalité. Le présent ouvrage [intitulé «La Couronne canadienne»] porte sur l'institution monarchique au Canada, sur son développement allant de pair avec celui du pays, sur son évolution au fil des siècles en tant qu'institution typiquement canadienne ainsi que sur la fonction de premier plan qu'elle exerce quotidiennement dans le Canada d’aujourd’hui. On y décrit les personnes qui représentent la Couronne ainsi que la pertinence de leurs diverses tâches. 5, record 4, French, - Couronne%20au%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les Canadiens assument les coûts liés aux institutions que sont le Gouverneur général et les lieutenants gouverneurs qui agissent au nom de la Couronne canadienne lors de cérémonies, de voyages, etc. [...] Le rôle de la reine ainsi que du Gouverneur général est à la fois pratique et légal. En effet, la reine est la personne au centre de la construction constitutionnelle. Les vastes pouvoirs qui appartiennent à la Couronne, collectivement connus sous le nom de prérogative royale, sont très étendus. 3, record 4, French, - Couronne%20au%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Lettres patentes de 1947 : Document qui définit le pouvoir et les responsabilités modernes du gouverneur général en qualité de représentant de la Couronne au Canada. 6, record 4, French, - Couronne%20au%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Political Science
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- monarchist system
1, record 5, English, monarchist%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A plebiscite in April will decide Brazil's system of governance. Whether a parliamentary, presidential or monarchist system is adopted, the prospects for stable and effective government are not encouraging. 1, record 5, English, - monarchist%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- régime monarchique
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9gime%20monarchique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est par plébiscite, en avril, qu'on décidera du système d’administration du Brésil. Que le régime adopté soit parlementaire, présidentiel ou monarchique, les perspectives d’un gouvernement stable et efficace ne sont pas encourageantes. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20monarchique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-12-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Political Science
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- monarchial
1, record 6, English, monarchial
adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- monarchist 2, record 6, English, monarchist
adjective
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
monarchial republic 1, record 6, English, - monarchial
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- monarchique
1, record 6, French, monarchique
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
république de forme monarchique 2, record 6, French, - monarchique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-01-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Political Science
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- monarchial republic 1, record 7, English, monarchial%20republic
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- république à forme monarchique
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9publique%20%C3%A0%20forme%20monarchique
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-02-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
- International Public Law
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- subject
1, record 8, English, subject
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One that owes allegiance to a sovereign and is governed by his laws. 1, record 8, English, - subject
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Men in free governments are subjects as well as citizens; as citizens they enjoy rights and franchises; as subjects they are bound to obey the laws. Webster. 1, record 8, English, - subject
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is little used, in this sense, in countries enjoying a republican form of government. 1, record 8, English, - subject
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Droit international public
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sujet
1, record 8, French, sujet
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- régnicole 2, record 8, French, r%C3%A9gnicole
avoid, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme originairement employé pour désigner celui qui relève à titre personnel et permanent de l’autorité d’un monarque et qui bénéficie de la protection de celui-ci. Ce sens se retrouve aujourd’hui dans l’expression : British subject. 2, record 8, French, - sujet
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous l'Ancien Régime, cette allégeance personnelle, l'individu la devait à son Roi dont il était le "sujet". Aujourd’hui, il la doit à son État et, comme un vestige du système monarchique, le national d’un État est aussi considéré comme étant son sujet. 3, record 8, French, - sujet
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec la décadence de la forme monarchique, le terme : sujet est devenu d’un emploi moins fréquent et a fait fréquemment place à ceux de : citoyen, national ou ressortissant. 2, record 8, French, - sujet
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
régnicole : Terme [...] employé [...] par Rivier, 1, p. 137 comme synonyme de sujet, national, citoyen et s’opposant à étranger. Ce terme manquant de précision, il convient de ne pas l’employer. 2, record 8, French, - sujet
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-03-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- letter of commission
1, record 9, English, letter%20of%20commission
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High Commissioners from Commonwealth countries which have their own Head of State (Monarch or President) are treated in the same way as Ambassadors. Their credentials are in the form of a Letter of Commission instead of a Letter of Credence, there being a slight difference in wording; and the document is usually accompanied by the Letter of Recall of their predecessor. 1, record 9, English, - letter%20of%20commission
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lettre de commission
1, record 9, French, lettre%20de%20commission
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les hauts-commissaires échangés entre les ëtats du Commonwealth dont la Reine est Chef de l'État et ceux dont elle ne l'est pas sont accrédités par la Reine et par les autres chefs d’Etat. Le nom d’un nouveau haut-commissaire envoyé par un État du Commonwealth ayant le régime monarchique et nommé auprès d’un autre État membre ayant le régime républicain est d’abord soumis à l'agrément de la Reine. Le haut-commissaire reçoit ensuite des lettres de Commission signées de la Reine, qui sont semblables aux lettres de créance. 1, record 9, French, - lettre%20de%20commission
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Political Science (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- monarchial government 1, record 10, English, monarchial%20government
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- gouvernement monarchique
1, record 10, French, gouvernement%20monarchique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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