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MESURE DEFENSIVE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- internal defensive measure
1, record 1, English, internal%20defensive%20measure
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IDM 1, record 1, English, IDM
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
internal defensive measures: In defensive cyber operations, measures and activities conducted within one's own cyberspace to ensure freedom of action. 1, record 1, English, - internal%20defensive%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
internal defensive measure; IDM: The plural form of this term (internal defensive measures), abbreviation and plural definiton were officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - internal%20defensive%20measure
Record 1, Key term(s)
- internal defensive measures
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mesure défensive interne
1, record 1, French, mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive%20interne
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MDI 1, record 1, French, MDI
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
mesures défensives internes : En opérations cybernétiques défensives, mesures prises et activités menées dans son propre cyberespace pour assurer la liberté d'action. 1, record 1, French, - mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive%20interne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mesure défensive interne; MDI : Le terme au pluriel (mesures défensives internes), l'abréviation et la définition au pluriel ont été uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 2, record 1, French, - mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive%20interne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mesures défensives internes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Amalgamation and Partnerships (Finance)
- Commercial Law
- Investment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- takeover defence
1, record 2, English, takeover%20defence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- takeover defense 2, record 2, English, takeover%20defense
correct, United States
- porcupine provision 3, record 2, English, porcupine%20provision
correct
- shark repellent 3, record 2, English, shark%20repellent
familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure taken by a corporation to discourage hostile takeover attempts. 2, record 2, English, - takeover%20defence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fusion, absorption et coparticipation (Finances)
- Droit commercial
- Investissements et placements
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mesure défensive en matière d’offre publique d’achat
1, record 2, French, mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%26rsquo%3Boffre%20publique%20d%26rsquo%3Bachat
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technique anti-OPA 2, record 2, French, technique%20anti%2DOPA
correct, feminine noun
- verrouillage 2, record 2, French, verrouillage
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disposition prise par les administrateurs ou par la direction de la société cible dans le but de faire échec à une offre publique d'achat hostile. 3, record 2, French, - mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%26rsquo%3Boffre%20publique%20d%26rsquo%3Bachat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Consolidación y asociaciones (Finanzas)
- Derecho mercantil
- Inversiones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- repelente de tiburones
1, record 2, Spanish, repelente%20de%20tiburones
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de medidas jurídicas, financieras, y políticas de defensa anti-OPA. OPA: oferta pública de adquisición. 1, record 2, Spanish, - repelente%20de%20tiburones
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- defensive measure
1, record 3, English, defensive%20measure
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Defensive measures: Measures intended to enable troops to survive and operate in an NBC environment. 2, record 3, English, - defensive%20measure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They include detection, protection, and decontamination, plus medical prophylaxis and antidotes. 2, record 3, English, - defensive%20measure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mesure défensive
1, record 3, French, mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive
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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