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SANCAO [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
- Social Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- social sanction
1, record 1, English, social%20sanction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sanction 1, record 1, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A social reaction of approval or disapproval in response to someone's actions. 2, record 1, English, - social%20sanction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
- Organisation sociale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sanction sociale
1, record 1, French, sanction%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sanction 2, record 1, French, sanction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología (Generalidades)
- Organización social
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprobación
1, record 1, Spanish, aprobaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sanción 1, record 1, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antidumping order
1, record 2, English, antidumping%20order
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- antidumping duty order 2, record 2, English, antidumping%20duty%20order
correct
- AD order 3, record 2, English, AD%20order
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antidumping duty order; AD order : terms extracted from the Softwood Lumber Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America (2006). 4, record 2, English, - antidumping%20order
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ordonnance d'imposition de droits antidumping
1, record 2, French, ordonnance%20d%27imposition%20de%20droits%20antidumping
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ordonnance DA 2, record 2, French, ordonnance%20DA
correct, feminine noun
- ordonnance de droits antidumping 3, record 2, French, ordonnance%20de%20droits%20antidumping
correct, feminine noun
- ordonnance en matière de droits antidumping 3, record 2, French, ordonnance%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20droits%20antidumping
correct, feminine noun
- ordonnance en matière de antidumping 3, record 2, French, ordonnance%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20antidumping
correct, feminine noun
- ordonnance instituant des droits antidumping 4, record 2, French, ordonnance%20instituant%20des%20droits%20antidumping
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ordonnance d'imposition de droits antidumping; ordonnance DA : termes tirés de l'Accord sur le bois d'œuvre résineux entre le gouvernement du Canada et le gouvernement des États-Unis d'Amérique (2006). 5, record 2, French, - ordonnance%20d%27imposition%20de%20droits%20antidumping
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción en materia de impuestos antidumping
1, record 2, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20en%20materia%20de%20impuestos%20antidumping
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-07-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- administrative penalty
1, record 3, English, administrative%20penalty
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- administrative sanction 2, record 3, English, administrative%20sanction
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sanction administrative
1, record 3, French, sanction%20administrative
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pénalité administrative 2, record 3, French, p%C3%A9nalit%C3%A9%20administrative
correct, feminine noun
- amende administrative 2, record 3, French, amende%20administrative
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sanction pécuniaire prévue par le règlement d'atelier ou par une convention collective que l'employeur impose à un employé fautif. 2, record 3, French, - sanction%20administrative
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, pour retard au travail, bris d'équipement, etc. 2, record 3, French, - sanction%20administrative
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del personal (Generalidades)
- Convenios colectivos y negociaciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción administrativa
1, record 3, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20administrativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- serious foul play sanction
1, record 4, English, serious%20foul%20play%20sanction
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sanction pour faute grossière
1, record 4, French, sanction%20pour%20faute%20grossi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción por juego brusco grave
1, record 4, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20por%20juego%20brusco%20grave
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- disciplinary sanction
1, record 5, English, disciplinary%20sanction
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sanction disciplinaire
1, record 5, French, sanction%20disciplinaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción disciplinaria
1, record 5, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20disciplinaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-09-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- criminal penalty
1, record 6, English, criminal%20penalty
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- criminal sanction 2, record 6, English, criminal%20sanction
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Badgley Committee described child sexual abuse as a criminal behaviour and recommended that criminal sanctions be invoked, both for deterrence and for rehabilitation purposes. 2, record 6, English, - criminal%20penalty
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sanction pénale
1, record 6, French, sanction%20p%C3%A9nale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sanction prévue pour un acte criminel. 2, record 6, French, - sanction%20p%C3%A9nale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est important de ne pas confondre les termes «sentence criminelle» et «sanction pénale». Peine criminelle fait référence à une décision rendue dans le cadre d'une poursuite criminelle; alors que la sanction pénale peut se référer soit au paiement d'une somme d'argent, soit à une peine d'emprisonnement. 2, record 6, French, - sanction%20p%C3%A9nale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho penal
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción penal
1, record 6, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20penal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La amenaza legal de un mal por la comisión u omisión de ciertos actos o por la infracción de determinados preceptos. 2, record 6, Spanish, - sanci%C3%B3n%20penal
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-07-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
- Political Institutions
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- royal assent
1, record 7, English, royal%20assent
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- royal sanction 2, record 7, English, royal%20sanction
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The approval, by a representative of the Crown, of a bill passed by the House and the Senate, making it into an Act of Parliament. 3, record 7, English, - royal%20assent
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Institutions politiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sanction royale
1, record 7, French, sanction%20royale
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- assentiment royal 2, record 7, French, assentiment%20royal
see observation, masculine noun, France
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approbation par un représentant de la Couronne d'un projet de loi adopté par la Chambre et le Sénat; le projet de loi devient alors une loi du Parlement. 3, record 7, French, - sanction%20royale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès lors que des projets ou des propositions de loi d'intérêt public ou privé, ont été adoptés sous leur forme définitive par le Sénat et la Chambre des communes, ils n'attendent plus que l'annonce au Parlement de la sanction royale, acte de leur édiction. [...] Il est rare que le Gouverneur général en personne procède à la sanction royale, ce rôle étant en règle générale dévolu à un suppléant agissant en son nom. 4, record 7, French, - sanction%20royale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon la tradition, la sanction royale a lieu au Sénat et elle est habituellement accordée par un suppléant du Gouverneur général, en présence des députés et des sénateurs. Elle peut alternativement faire l'objet d'une déclaration écrite, soit du Gouverneur général ou de son représentant. 3, record 7, French, - sanction%20royale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
assentiment royal : expression extraite d'un ouvrage publié en France. 4, record 7, French, - sanction%20royale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Instituciones políticas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción real
1, record 7, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20real
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aprobación por un representante de la Corona de un proyecto de ley adoptado por la Cámara y el Senado, que pasa entonces a ser una ley del Parlamento. 1, record 7, Spanish, - sanci%C3%B3n%20real
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Según la tradición, la sanción real tiene lugar en el Senado y en general es concedida por un representante del Gobernador General, en presencia de diputados y senadores. O bien, puede ser objeto de una declaración escrita, ya sea del Gobernador General o de su representante. 1, record 7, Spanish, - sanci%C3%B3n%20real
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Labour Law
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sanction
1, record 8, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a resolution of the directors of Stonehouse without the sanction of a special resolution of the company was invalid... 2, record 8, English, - sanction
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Droit du travail
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- approbation
1, record 8, French, approbation
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une résolution des administrateurs de Stonehouse sans approbation par résolution spéciale de la compagnie [...] 2, record 8, French, - approbation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de contratos (common law)
- Derecho laboral
- Organismos comerciales y otros (Derecho)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprobación
1, record 8, Spanish, aprobaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- autorización 1, record 8, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- sanción 1, record 8, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Sports Regulations
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
- Handball
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- penalization
1, record 9, English, penalization
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- sanction 2, record 9, English, sanction
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"penalization" is a handball term and "sanction" is a soccer term. 3, record 9, English, - penalization
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Règlements généraux des sports
- Soccer (Europe : football)
- Handball
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sanction
1, record 9, French, sanction
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentos generales de los deportes
- Fútbol
- Balonmano
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción
1, record 9, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sentencing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sanction
1, record 10, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Peines
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sanction
1, record 10, French, sanction
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- punition 2, record 10, French, punition
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Penas
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción
1, record 10, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- castigo 2, record 10, Spanish, castigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- approval
1, record 11, English, approval
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- confirmation 2, record 11, English, confirmation
correct
- sanction 3, record 11, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... application ... to the judge for the sanction of the compromise or arrangement. 4, record 11, English, - approval
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- homologation
1, record 11, French, homologation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- sanction 2, record 11, French, sanction
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recommandation du Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile. 3, record 11, French, - homologation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] demande sera faite au juge en vue de la sanction du compromis ou de l'arrangement. 2, record 11, French, - homologation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Decisiones (Derecho procesal)
- Organismos comerciales y otros (Derecho)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprobación
1, record 11, Spanish, aprobaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- visto bueno 1, record 11, Spanish, visto%20bueno
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- civil penalty
1, record 12, English, civil%20penalty
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Commission and the Department actively have enforced the filing requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act by bringing cases in federal court to obtain civil penalties. 2, record 12, English, - civil%20penalty
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sanction civile
1, record 12, French, sanction%20civile
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La personne qui désobéit à une ordonnance définitive de cesser s'expose à une sanction civile infligée par une cour fédérale. 2, record 12, French, - sanction%20civile
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción civil
1, record 12, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20civil
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Comisión y el Departamento han aplicado estrictamente los requisitos de inscripción de la Ley Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) iniciando causas ante los tribunales federales para obtener sanciones civiles. 2, record 12, Spanish, - sanci%C3%B3n%20civil
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
- Foreign Trade
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sanctions
1, record 13, English, sanctions
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Traditional sense:] Coercive measures adopted by several countries at the same time, to force a nation that is violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication; [Extended sense: coercive measures adopted by a nation (e.g. U.S.A) against another nation (e.g. Canada) whose trade with a third nation (e.g. Cuba) is in violation of the internal trade policies set by the first nation (i.e. U.S.A]). 2, record 13, English, - sanctions
Record 13, Key term(s)
- sanction
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
- Commerce extérieur
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- sanctions
1, record 13, French, sanctions
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesures de contrainte prises par un groupe de nations contre un État qui est en violation du droit international. 2, record 13, French, - sanctions
Record 13, Key term(s)
- sanction
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho internacional público
- Comercio exterior
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanciones
1, record 13, Spanish, sanciones
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13, Key term(s)
- sanción
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-03-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- trade sanction
1, record 14, English, trade%20sanction
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- sanction commerciale
1, record 14, French, sanction%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción comercial
1, record 14, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20comercial
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-01-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- deterrent penalty
1, record 15, English, deterrent%20penalty
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- sanction dissuasive
1, record 15, French, sanction%20dissuasive
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción disuasiva
1, record 15, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n%20disuasiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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