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UTILISATION ARMES CHIMIQUES [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Military Strategy
- CBRNE Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence
1, record 1, English, chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CBRND 1, record 1, English, CBRND
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence 2, record 1, English, CBRN%20defence
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plans and activities intended to mitigate or neutralize adverse effects resulting from: the use or threatened use of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons and devices; the emergence of secondary hazards arising from an engagement; or the release, or risk of release, of toxic industrial materials into the environment. 3, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CBRN defence is divided into the following five enabling components ... : detection, identification and monitoring; warning and reporting; individual and collective protection; hazard management; and medical countermeasures. 2, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence; CBRND: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel; term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 1, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
- CBRN defense
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Stratégie militaire
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DCBRN 1, record 1, French, DCBRN
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- défense CBRN 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plans et activités visant à atténuer ou neutraliser les effets négatifs causés par : l'utilisation ou la menace de l'utilisation d’armes [et de dispositifs] chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires; de l'apparition de dangers secondaires provenant d’un engagement; ou du dégagement ou possibilité de dégagement de [matières industrielles] toxiques dans l'environnement. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La défense CBRN est divisée selon les cinq composantes habilitantes suivantes [...] : la détection, la localisation et la surveillance; la mise en garde et la production de rapports; la protection individuelle et collective; la gestion des dangers; les contre-mesures médicales. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire; DCBRN : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-01-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- act of terrorism
1, record 2, English, act%20of%20terrorism
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- terrorist act 1, record 2, English, terrorist%20act
correct, standardized
- terrorist activity 2, record 2, English, terrorist%20activity
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "act of terrorism" has the same meaning as the term "terrorist activity"defined in paragraphs 83.01(1) (a) and (b) of the Criminal Code of Canada. 1, record 2, English, - act%20of%20terrorism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Acts of terrorism include terrorist threats, terrorist attacks, assassinations, kidnapping, false imprisonment, hostage taking, hijacking, bomb scares and bombings, cyberattacks and the use of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons. 1, record 2, English, - act%20of%20terrorism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
act of terrorism; terrorist act; terrorist activity: terms standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 2, English, - act%20of%20terrorism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acte terroriste
1, record 2, French, acte%20terroriste
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- activité terroriste 2, record 2, French, activit%C3%A9%20terroriste
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «acte terroriste» désigne la même notion que le terme «activité terroriste» défini aux alinéas 83.01(1) a) et b) du Code criminel du Canada. 1, record 2, French, - acte%20terroriste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les actes terroristes comprennent la menace terroriste, l'attentat terroriste, l'assassinat, l'enlèvement, la séquestration, la prise d’otages, le détournement d’avion ou autre véhicule, l'alerte et l'attentat à la bombe, la cyberattaque et l'utilisation d’armes chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires. 1, record 2, French, - acte%20terroriste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
acte terroriste; activité terroriste : termes normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 2, French, - acte%20terroriste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acto terrorista
1, record 2, Spanish, acto%20terrorista
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- acto de terrorismo 2, record 2, Spanish, acto%20de%20terrorismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chemical terrorism
1, record 3, English, chemical%20terrorism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- chemoterrorism 2, record 3, English, chemoterrorism
correct, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use or threatened use of chemical weapons against individuals or property to cause fear, social and economic disruptions, as well as damage to human health and the environment, in order to achieve specific goals. 3, record 3, English, - chemical%20terrorism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- terrorisme chimique
1, record 3, French, terrorisme%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chimioterrorisme 2, record 3, French, chimioterrorisme
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation ou menace d’utilisation d’armes chimiques contre des personnes ou des biens, afin de semer la panique, de provoquer des bouleversements sociaux et économiques et de nuire à la santé humaine et à l'environnement, dans le but d’atteindre des objectifs précis. 3, record 3, French, - terrorisme%20chimique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-01-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Nuclear and Chemical Disarmament Implementation Agency
1, record 4, English, Nuclear%20and%20Chemical%20Disarmament%20Implementation%20Agency
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Nuclear, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Implementation Agency 2, record 4, English, Nuclear%2C%20Non%2DProliferation%20and%20Disarmament%20Implementation%20Agency
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... its mandate is to enhance security and well-being by promoting the peaceful and safe use of chemical and nuclear technologies and to ensure compliance with international commitments such as the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Chemical Weapons Convention. The Agency also assists in the development of relevant international law and guidance, such as conventions established under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Nuclear Suppliers Group regime. 3, record 4, English, - Nuclear%20and%20Chemical%20Disarmament%20Implementation%20Agency
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Under the Department of Foreign Affairs Canada. 4, record 4, English, - Nuclear%20and%20Chemical%20Disarmament%20Implementation%20Agency
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Agence du désarmement nucléaire et chimique
1, record 4, French, Agence%20du%20d%C3%A9sarmement%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20et%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IDN 1, record 4, French, IDN
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Agence a pour mandat d’accroître la sécurité et le bien-être en faisant la promotion de l'utilisation pacifique et sûre des technologies chimiques et nucléaires et de veiller au respect d’engagements internationaux comme le Traité d’interdiction complète des essais nucléaires(CTBT) et la Convention sur les armes chimiques. L'Agence contribue également à l'établissement de directives internationales pertinentes, comme les conventions établies sous les auspices de l'Agence internationale de l'énergie atomique et le régime du Groupe des exportateurs nucléaires. 2, record 4, French, - Agence%20du%20d%C3%A9sarmement%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20et%20chimique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-11-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- new technology terrorism
1, record 5, English, new%20technology%20terrorism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This includes the use by terrorist of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. 1, record 5, English, - new%20technology%20terrorism
Record 5, Key term(s)
- new-technology terrorism
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- terrorisme faisant appel à la nouvelle technologie
1, record 5, French, terrorisme%20faisant%20appel%20%C3%A0%20la%20nouvelle%20technologie
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit de l'utilisation par les terroristes d’armes nucléaires, biologiques et chimiques [...]. 1, record 5, French, - terrorisme%20faisant%20appel%20%C3%A0%20la%20nouvelle%20technologie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- CBRNE Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism
1, record 6, English, nuclear%2C%20biological%20and%20chemical%20terrorism
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- NBC terrorism 2, record 6, English, NBC%20terrorism
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Emerging Threats: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Terrorism. The threat of terrorist or criminal use of nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) weapons in Canada is considered low; however, the potential consequences of such an event could be so significant that national capabilities may be called upon to support local responders. While the main focus of our efforts must be on prevention, prudence dictates that local communities should have a capacity to respond to the consequences of an NBC terrorist incident. 1, record 6, English, - nuclear%2C%20biological%20and%20chemical%20terrorism
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- terrorisme nucléaire, biologique et chimique
1, record 6, French, terrorisme%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- terrorisme NBC 2, record 6, French, terrorisme%20NBC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nouvelles menaces : Terrorisme nucléaire, biologique et chimique. On considère qu'au Canada, le risque d’utilisation d’armes nucléaires, biologiques ou chimiques(NBC) par des terroristes ou des criminels est faible. Cependant, si cela se produisait, les conséquences d’un tel acte seraient si graves qu'il serait peut-être nécessaire de faire appel aux ressources nationales pour porter main-forte aux intervenants locaux. Bien que nos efforts doivent être axés sur la prévention, la prudence exige que les collectivités locales se dotent de la capacité nécessaire pour réagir aux conséquences d’un acte terroriste perpétré au moyen d’une arme nucléaire, biologique ou chimique. 1, record 6, French, - terrorisme%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
- Operaciones QBRNE
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- terrorismo nuclear, biológico y químico
1, record 6, Spanish, terrorismo%20nuclear%2C%20biol%C3%B3gico%20y%20qu%C3%ADmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- terrorismo NBQ 1, record 6, Spanish, terrorismo%20NBQ
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- CBRNE Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- state sponsor of terrorism
1, record 7, English, state%20sponsor%20of%20terrorism
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- terrorist-friendly state 2, record 7, English, terrorist%2Dfriendly%20state
correct
- terrorism sponsor state 3, record 7, English, terrorism%20sponsor%20state
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
State sponsors of terrorism reportedly have developed CB [chemical and biological] weapons suitable for terrorist use. 1, record 7, English, - state%20sponsor%20of%20terrorism
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- état qui appuie le terrorisme
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tat%20qui%20appuie%20le%20terrorisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des états qui appuient le terrorisme auraient mis au point des armes chimiques et biologiques parfaitement adaptées à une utilisation terroriste. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tat%20qui%20appuie%20le%20terrorisme
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-06-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chemical weapon arsenal
1, record 8, English, chemical%20weapon%20arsenal
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- CW arsenal 1, record 8, English, CW%20arsenal
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Iran possesses a large chemical weapon (CW) arsenal consisting primarily of first generation (World War I era) agents, and it is believed to have a nerve gas research and development program ... 1, record 8, English, - chemical%20weapon%20arsenal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- arsenal d’armes chimiques
1, record 8, French, arsenal%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme certains pays continuent de chercher à se doter d’un arsenal d’armes chimiques et(ou) biologiques offensives, les pays comme le Canada doivent continuer de se préoccuper de l'utilisation clandestine possible des produits et de la technologie pouvant servir à la production de ces armes. 1, record 8, French, - arsenal%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-02-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- chemical weapon use
1, record 9, English, chemical%20weapon%20use
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- use of chemical weapons 2, record 9, English, use%20of%20chemical%20weapons
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
use of chemical weapons: term(s) extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 9, English, - chemical%20weapon%20use
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- utilisation des armes chimiques
1, record 9, French, utilisation%20des%20armes%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- emploi d’armes chimiques 2, record 9, French, emploi%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emploi d’armes chimiques : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l’autorisation de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 3, record 9, French, - utilisation%20des%20armes%20chimiques
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Arms Control
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- verification of alleged use of chemical weapons
1, record 10, English, verification%20of%20alleged%20use%20of%20chemical%20weapons
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Contrôle des armements
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vérification des allégations d’emploi d’armes chimiques
1, record 10, French, v%C3%A9rification%20des%20all%C3%A9gations%20d%26rsquo%3Bemploi%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- vérification des allégations concernant l'utilisation d’armes chimiques 1, record 10, French, v%C3%A9rification%20des%20all%C3%A9gations%20concernant%20l%27utilisation%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun
- vérification de l'utilisation présumée d’armes chimiques 1, record 10, French, v%C3%A9rification%20de%20l%27utilisation%20pr%C3%A9sum%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun
- vérification de l’emploi présumé d’armes chimiques 1, record 10, French, v%C3%A9rification%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bemploi%20pr%C3%A9sum%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Disarmament and Peace Keeping/Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l’autorisation de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 10, French, - v%C3%A9rification%20des%20all%C3%A9gations%20d%26rsquo%3Bemploi%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Chemical and Bacteriological Weapons and the Effects of their Possible Use 1, record 11, English, Chemical%20and%20Bacteriological%20Weapons%20and%20the%20Effects%20of%20their%20Possible%20Use
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Chemical and Biological Weapons and the Effects of their Possible Use
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Armes CBRNE
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Les armes chimiques et bactériologiques et les effets de leur utilisation éventuelle
1, record 11, French, Les%20armes%20chimiques%20et%20bact%C3%A9riologiques%20et%20les%20effets%20de%20leur%20utilisation%20%C3%A9ventuelle
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Les armes chimiques et biologiques et les effets de leur utilisation éventuelle
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de monografías
- Armas QBRNE
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Armas químicas y bacteriológicas y efectos de su posible uso
1, record 11, Spanish, Armas%20qu%C3%ADmicas%20y%20bacteriol%C3%B3gicas%20y%20efectos%20de%20su%20posible%20uso
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Armas químicas y biológicas y efectos de su posible uso
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-01-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- non-use of chemical weapons
1, record 12, English, non%2Duse%20of%20chemical%20weapons
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- non utilisation d’armes chimiques
1, record 12, French, non%20utilisation%20d%26rsquo%3Barmes%20chimiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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