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TROMPERIE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deception
1, record 1, English, deception
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the field of foreign interference, the act of causing an individual to believe something that is not true in order to further their objectives. 2, record 1, English, - deception
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tromperie
1, record 1, French, tromperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le domaine de l'ingérence étrangère, action de faire en sorte qu'une personne croit une fausseté pour favoriser l'atteinte de ses objectifs. 2, record 1, French, - tromperie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-11-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deception 1, record 2, English, deception
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- supercherie
1, record 2, French, supercherie
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tromperie 2, record 2, French, tromperie
feminine noun
- trompe l’œil 2, record 2, French, trompe%20l%26rsquo%3B%26oelig%3Bil
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trademarks (Law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deception
1, record 3, English, deception
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of deceiving or the fact (or condition) of being deceived. 2, record 3, English, - deception
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Marques de commerce (Droit)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tromperie
1, record 3, French, tromperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- supercherie 2, record 3, French, supercherie
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
N’importe quel acte qui a pour but un profit malhonnête, à tort et/ou illégal. 3, record 3, French, - tromperie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le directeur de cette entreprise à dû comparaître devant le tribunal pour avoir commis de la tromperie. 3, record 3, French, - tromperie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-09-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Health Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deception
1, record 4, English, deception
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action of deceiving or cheating ... (The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on Historical Principles, 3e éd., p. 499) 2, record 4, English, - deception
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the medical context, the word deception may carry the inference that the misrepresentation was intentional and made by the physician for a particular type of purpose, that is to promote some interest other than, or even in addition to the patient's. 2, record 4, English, - deception
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Droit de la santé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tromperie
1, record 4, French, tromperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On considère souvent cette double obligation [l'obligation de renseigner le patient et d'obtenir un consentement valable] comme étant la seule qui peut être affectée par la tromperie. 2, record 4, French, - tromperie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- humbug
1, record 5, English, humbug
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage. 2, record 5, English, - humbug
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tromperie
1, record 5, French, tromperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fumisterie 1, record 5, French, fumisterie
correct, feminine noun
- duperie 1, record 5, French, duperie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-02-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Offences and crimes
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- minor deceit
1, record 6, English, minor%20deceit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a civil action the courts should be less ready to relieve these liars and cheats from tort liability for the consequences of their frauds. Even a minor deceit, if it is reasonably relied on by someone and leads to contact that would not otherwise have been allowed, should lead to tort liability. 1, record 6, English, - minor%20deceit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tromperie mineure
1, record 6, French, tromperie%20mineure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- intentional tort of deceit
1, record 7, English, intentional%20tort%20of%20deceit
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tromperie volontaire
1, record 7, French, tromperie%20volontaire
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 1995-10-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shenanigans
1, record 8, English, shenanigans
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
mischievous, devious or tricky behaviour ... 2, record 8, English, - shenanigans
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normally used in the plural 3, record 8, English, - shenanigans
Record 8, Key term(s)
- shenanigan
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mystification
1, record 8, French, mystification
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- tromperie 1, record 8, French, tromperie
feminine noun
- fumisterie 1, record 8, French, fumisterie
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-05-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- deception of the public 1, record 9, English, deception%20of%20the%20public
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tromperie du public 1, record 9, French, tromperie%20du%20public
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-06-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sharp practice 1, record 10, English, sharp%20practice
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"...to produce a doctor's certificate where sharp practice is apparent...". 2, record 10, English, - sharp%20practice
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tromperie 1, record 10, French, tromperie
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- supercherie 1, record 10, French, supercherie
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"...présenter un certificat médical s'il est manifeste qu'il y a eu tromperie...". 1, record 10, French, - tromperie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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