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UNANIMITE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies (Intl. Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unanimity rule
1, record 1, English, unanimity%20rule
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- unanimity 1, record 1, English, unanimity
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The doctrine [of equality of States] imports not merely equality at law, but also the capacity for equal legal rights and equal legal duties. The results of the doctrine are seen particularly in the law and practice as to multilateral treaties where generally the rule has prevailed that unanimity is necessary for the adoption of these instruments by States in Conference. [...] To quote one authority «The unanimity rule, conceived as the safeguard of the minority, has, through exaggerating the doctrine of equality, become and instrument of tyranny against the majority». 1, record 1, English, - unanimity%20rule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] the recent trend is towards decisions and voting by a majority, instead of unanimously. This is particularly reflected in voting procedures in the United Nations, the International Labour Organisation, and other bodies. 1, record 1, English, - unanimity%20rule
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes internationaux (Droit)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- règle de l'unanimité
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A8gle%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- unanimité 1, record 1, French, unanimit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Règle traditionnellement suivie dans les conférences diplomatiques d'après laquelle, sous réserve de certaines exceptions ou modalités convenues, une proposition ne peut être adoptée que du commun accord de tous les États représentés à la Conférence. 1, record 1, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cette] règle [est] maintenue pour les décisions de certains organes internationaux, mais écartée par la Charte des Nations Unies qui y substitue une règle de majorité qualifiée. 1, record 1, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos internacionales (Derecho internacional)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- norma de la unanimidad
1, record 1, Spanish, norma%20de%20la%20unanimidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Federalism
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unanimity
1, record 2, English, unanimity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Fédéralisme
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- unanimité
1, record 2, French, unanimit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho constitucional
- Federalismo
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- unanimidad
1, record 2, Spanish, unanimidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
- Phraseology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- unanimously 1, record 3, English, unanimously
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
- Phraséologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- à l'unanimité 1, record 3, French, %C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- d’un accord unanime 2, record 3, French, d%26rsquo%3Bun%20accord%20unanime
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unanimously agree 1, record 4, English, unanimously%20agree
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We continued the work program, to which we unanimously agreed at the First Trade Ministerial Meeting in Denver, to prepare for initiation of negotiations on the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). 1, record 4, English, - unanimously%20agree
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology related to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiating process. 2, record 4, English, - unanimously%20agree
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- approuver à l'unanimité 1, record 4, French, approuver%20%C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous avons poursuivi le programme de travail approuvé à l'unanimité à la Première réunion ministérielle sur les échanges internationaux de Denver, afin de préparer le début des négociations sur la Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLEA). 1, record 4, French, - approuver%20%C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie du processus de négociation de la Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLEA). 2, record 4, French, - approuver%20%C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- convenir en forma unánime 1, record 4, Spanish, convenir%20en%20forma%20un%C3%A1nime
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Continuamos el programa de trabajo el cual convinimos en forma unánime durante la Primera Reunión Ministerial sobre Comercio celebrada en Denver, para preparar el inicio de las negociaciones sobre el Area de Libre Comercio (ALCA). 2, record 4, Spanish, - convenir%20en%20forma%20un%C3%A1nime
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminología relacionada con el proceso de negociación del Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA). 3, record 4, Spanish, - convenir%20en%20forma%20un%C3%A1nime
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- consensus of opinion
1, record 5, English, consensus%20of%20opinion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- unanimité des voix
1, record 5, French, unanimit%C3%A9%20des%20voix
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- accord général 1, record 5, French, accord%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- opinión unánime
1, record 5, Spanish, opini%C3%B3n%20un%C3%A1nime
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-10-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- unanimity provision
1, record 6, English, unanimity%20provision
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). 2, record 6, English, - unanimity%20provision
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- disposition relative au principe de l'unanimité
1, record 6, French, disposition%20relative%20au%20principe%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- disposition concernant le principe de l'unanimité 2, record 6, French, disposition%20concernant%20le%20principe%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
disposition concernant le principe de l'unanimité : terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada et la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 3, record 6, French, - disposition%20relative%20au%20principe%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
disposition relative au principe de l'unanimité : terminologie employée par la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 3, record 6, French, - disposition%20relative%20au%20principe%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Federalism
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- unanimous consent formula
1, record 7, English, unanimous%20consent%20formula
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rule suggested in the 1987 Constitutional Accord to give Quebec the veto it requested, by extending such veto to all provinces. 2, record 7, English, - unanimous%20consent%20formula
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Fédéralisme
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- règle de l'unanimité
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A8gle%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- règle du consentement unanime 1, record 7, French, r%C3%A8gle%20du%20consentement%20unanime
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prérequis suggéré par l'Accord constitutionnel de 1987 pour donner au Québec le veto demandé en l'étendant à toutes les provinces. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-03-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- non-consensus project
1, record 8, English, non%2Dconsensus%20project
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- projet n’ ayant pas fait l'unanimité
1, record 8, French, projet%20n%26rsquo%3B%20ayant%20pas%20fait%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
- Political Science
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- adopted unanimously 1, record 9, English, adopted%20unanimously
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Sciences politiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- adopté à l'unanimité 1, record 9, French, adopt%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Glossaire des associations parlementaires, Service de traduction des députés, décembre 1984. 1, record 9, French, - adopt%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-02-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Federalism
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- theory of unanimous consent
1, record 10, English, theory%20of%20unanimous%20consent
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Fédéralisme
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- théorie de l'unanimité
1, record 10, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- théorie du consentement unanime 1, record 10, French, th%C3%A9orie%20du%20consentement%20unanime
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-01-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
- Federalism
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- expanded unanimous consent formula
1, record 11, English, expanded%20unanimous%20consent%20formula
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Fédéralisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- règle élargie de l'unanimité
1, record 11, French, r%C3%A8gle%20%C3%A9largie%20de%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- meet with consensus 1, record 12, English, meet%20with%20consensus
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- rallier l'unanimité 1, record 12, French, rallier%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-12-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- Phraseology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- without contest
1, record 13, English, without%20contest
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To win an election without contest. 1, record 13, English, - without%20contest
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The delegate was nominated without contest. 1, record 13, English, - without%20contest
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Phraséologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- sans opposition
1, record 13, French, sans%20opposition
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- à l'unanimité 1, record 13, French, %C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-06-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Translation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- meet with consensus
1, record 14, English, meet%20with%20consensus
verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- rallier l'unanimité 1, record 14, French, rallier%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
des esprits. 1, record 14, French, - rallier%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-05-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- nemine contradicente
1, record 15, English, nemine%20contradicente
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- à l'unanimité
1, record 15, French, %C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1985-12-16
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
- Decision-Making Process
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- unanimously-carried decision
1, record 16, English, unanimously%2Dcarried%20decision
proposal
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- unanimous decision 1, record 16, English, unanimous%20decision
proposal
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unanimous (adj.): showing, or based on, complete agreement. 2, record 16, English, - unanimously%2Dcarried%20decision
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
- Processus décisionnel
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- décision unanime
1, record 16, French, d%C3%A9cision%20unanime
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- décision prise à l'unanimité 2, record 16, French, d%C3%A9cision%20prise%20%C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La décision unanime est celle où tous les participants sont d'accord sur la solution à adopter ou du moins sur l'opportunité actuelle de la solution apportée. Cette forme d'unanimité, on l'appelle le consensus. 1, record 16, French, - d%C3%A9cision%20unanime
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsqu'une décision aura été prise, on ne manquera pas de noter si elle a été prise à l'unanimité. 2, record 16, French, - d%C3%A9cision%20unanime
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1985-07-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Language (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- motherhood statement 1, record 17, English, motherhood%20statement
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In an article of the Reporter. 2, record 17, English, - motherhood%20statement
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- déclaration d’intention qu’il serait difficile de critiquer
1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9claration%20d%26rsquo%3Bintention%20qu%26rsquo%3Bil%20serait%20difficile%20de%20critiquer
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- pieuse déclaration d’intention 2, record 17, French, pieuse%20d%C3%A9claration%20d%26rsquo%3Bintention
feminine noun
- déclaration qui fait l'unanimité 2, record 17, French, d%C3%A9claration%20qui%20fait%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- carried unanimously 1, record 18, English, carried%20unanimously
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- adopté à l'unanimité 1, record 18, French, adopt%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27unanimit%C3%A9
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- nemine contra dicente 1, record 19, English, nemine%20contra%20dicente
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- unanimité de la Chambre sur une question
1, record 19, French, unanimit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20Chambre%20sur%20une%20question
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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