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NON MANDATAIRE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gratuitous agent
1, record 1, English, gratuitous%20agent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is probably no rigid distinction between paid and gratuitous agents for this purpose. The fact that the agent is paid is taken into consideration, along with other circumstances, in determining the degree of the care and skill to be expected of him; but even a gratuitous agent may be liable in tort for acting negligently. 1, record 1, English, - gratuitous%20agent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mandataire non rémunéré
1, record 1, French, mandataire%20non%20r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mandataire non rémunérée 1, record 1, French, mandataire%20non%20r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prosecution of a corporation
1, record 2, English, prosecution%20of%20a%20corporation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prosecution of a corporation is not a substitute for the prosecution of criminally culpable individuals within or without the corporation. Because a corporation can act only through individuals, imposition of individual criminal liability may provide the strongest deterrent against future corporate wrongdoing. 2, record 2, English, - prosecution%20of%20a%20corporation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the prosecution of a corporation for an offence under this section, it is sufficient proof of the offence to establish that it was committed by an employee or agent of the corporation, whether or not the employee or agent is identified, unless the corporation establishes that the corporation exercised due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence. 3, record 2, English, - prosecution%20of%20a%20corporation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poursuite d’une personne morale
1, record 2, French, poursuite%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20personne%20morale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la poursuite d’une personne morale pour infraction au présent article, il suffit d’établir que l'infraction a été commise par un employé ou un mandataire de la personne morale, que l'employé ou le mandataire soit identifié ou non, sauf si la personne morale établit qu'elle a fait preuve de toute la diligence voulue pour empêcher la perpétration de l'infraction. 2, record 2, French, - poursuite%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20personne%20morale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
- Government Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- non-agent Crown corporation
1, record 3, English, non%2Dagent%20Crown%20corporation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- non agent Crown corporation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- société d’État non mandataire
1, record 3, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat%20non%20mandataire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- exercise all due diligence
1, record 4, English, exercise%20all%20due%20diligence
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In any prosecution for an offence under this Act or the regulations, it is sufficient proof of the offence to establish that it was committed by an employee or agent of the accused, whether or not the employee or agent is identified or has been prosecuted for the offence, unless the accused establishes that the offence was committed without his knowledge or consent and that he exercised all due diligence to prevent its commission. 1, record 4, English, - exercise%20all%20due%20diligence
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prendre des mesures nécessaires
1, record 4, French, prendre%20des%20mesures%20n%C3%A9cessaires
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les poursuites pour infraction à la présente loi ou aux règlements, il suffit, pour prouver l'infraction, d’établir qu'elle a été commise par un employé ou un mandataire de l'accusé, que cet employé ou ce mandataire ait été ou non identifié ou poursuivi. L'accusé peut se disculper en prouvant que l'infraction a eu lieu à son insu ou sans son consentement et qu'il avait pris les mesures nécessaires pour l'empêcher. 1, record 4, French, - prendre%20des%20mesures%20n%C3%A9cessaires
Record 4, Key term(s)
- prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires
- prendre toutes les précautions nécessaires
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- calibrated chain
1, record 5, English, calibrated%20chain
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calibrated chain is required for use with anchor windlasses. There are many different calibrations of chain around the world, all different in size. It is critical that the chain selected is properly matched to the gipsy of the windlass. Our short link calibrated chain fits Simpson Lawrence gipsies as well as others. Made of low carbon content mild steel, it is electrically welded for high strength and then hot dip galvanised to minimise corrosion. Calibration ensures even pitch and also pre-stresses the chain to beyond normal service loads. 2, record 5, English, - calibrated%20chain
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Levage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaîne calibrée
1, record 5, French, cha%C3%AEne%20calibr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chaîne à maillons calibrés 2, record 5, French, cha%C3%AEne%20%C3%A0%20maillons%20calibr%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
3. Dispositions concernant les chaînes en acier rond. 3. 1. Le fabricant ou son mandataire établi dans la Communauté économique européenne doit délivrer pour chaque chaîne une attestation comportant au moins les indications suivantes : a) indications obligatoires :-le nom et l'adresse du fabricant ou de son mandataire établi dans la Communauté économique européenne,-les caractéristiques de la chaîne(longueur et largeur nominales du maillon, et tolérances maximales, diamètre du fil, chaîne calibrée ou non) ;joindre un schéma coté de deux maillons au moins,-la longueur de la chaîne livrée [...] 3, record 5, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20calibr%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au port [...] Mouillage : 2 fois 25 m de chaîne calibrée 8mm, ancre Britany 14 Kg. 1, record 5, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20calibr%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-08-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Investment
- Stock Exchange
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fully paid
1, record 6, English, fully%20paid
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
- Bourse
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- entièrement libéré
1, record 6, French, enti%C3%A8rement%20lib%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- totalement libéré 2, record 6, French, totalement%20lib%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ceci atteste que [...] est le détenteur de [...] actions privilégiées rachetables, remboursables, à dividende cumulatif de 10%, Série A, entièrement libérées et non cotisables, d’une valeur au pair de $5. 00 l'action de [...] transférables seulement dans les registres de la compagnie par le détenteur en personne ou par son mandataire sur remise de ce certificat dûment endossé. 3, record 6, French, - enti%C3%A8rement%20lib%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-03-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- non-agent
1, record 7, English, non%2Dagent
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of the Crown 1, record 7, English, - non%2Dagent
Record 7, Key term(s)
- non agent
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- non mandataire
1, record 7, French, non%20mandataire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de l’État 1, record 7, French, - non%20mandataire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-03-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
- Government Accounting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- non-agent enterprise Crown corporation
1, record 8, English, non%2Dagent%20enterprise%20Crown%20corporation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Borrowings by non-agent enterprise Crown corporations are not on behalf of Her Majesty. 2, record 8, English, - non%2Dagent%20enterprise%20Crown%20corporation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian National Railway System is a non-agent enterprise Crown corporation. 3, record 8, English, - non%2Dagent%20enterprise%20Crown%20corporation
Record 8, Key term(s)
- non-agent Crown corporation
- non agent enterprise Crown corporation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- société d’État entreprise non mandataire
1, record 8, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat%20entreprise%20non%20mandataire
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les emprunts par les sociétés d’État «entreprises» non mandataires ne sont pas effectués pour le compte de Sa Majesté. 2, record 8, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat%20entreprise%20non%20mandataire
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau des Chemins de fer nationaux du Canada est une société d’État entreprise non mandataire. 3, record 8, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat%20entreprise%20non%20mandataire
Record 8, Key term(s)
- société d’État non mandataire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-03-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- core port activity 1, record 9, English, core%20port%20activity
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- core activity 1, record 9, English, core%20activity
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Marine Act, subsection 24(2). The CPAs are covered by the Crown agent status for core activities; other activities are called "non-core support activities" or "non core activities". 1, record 9, English, - core%20port%20activity
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- activité portuaire essentielle
1, record 9, French, activit%C3%A9%20portuaire%20essentielle
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- activité essentielle 1, record 9, French, activit%C3%A9%20essentielle
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Loi maritime du Canada, il est prévu(par. 24(2] que les nouvelles administrations portuaires n’ ont le statut de mandataire de la Couronne que pour les activités essentielles; par opposition à «activités non essentielles nécessaires aux opérations» ou «activités nécessaires». 1, record 9, French, - activit%C3%A9%20portuaire%20essentielle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Textes de la LMC. 1, record 9, French, - activit%C3%A9%20portuaire%20essentielle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Loi maritime du Canada; découle de l’interprétation du paragraphe 24(2); les administrations portuaires sont protégées par le statut de mandataire de la Couronne lorsqu’elles se livrent à des «activités essentielles». 1, record 9, French, - activit%C3%A9%20portuaire%20essentielle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-11-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Phraseology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- person empowered
1, record 10, English, person%20empowered
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... in relation to the government of a foreign country or any political subdivision thereof, [agent means] a person empowered to perform a function or duty on behalf of the government of the foreign country or political subdivision, other than a function or duty in connection with the administration or management of the estate or property of a natural person. [Bank Act]. 1, record 10, English, - person%20empowered
Record 10, Key term(s)
- empowered person
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Phraséologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- personne habilitée
1, record 10, French, personne%20habilit%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] à l'égard du gouvernement d’un pays étranger ou d’une de ses subdivisions politiques, [le mandataire est] la personne habilitée, pour le compte de ce gouvernement, à exercer des attributions non reliées à l'administration ou à la gestion de la succession ou des biens d’une personne physique. [Loi sur les banques]. 1, record 10, French, - personne%20habilit%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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