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ACTS [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Criminal Law
- International Bodies (Intl. Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- act
1, record 1, English, act
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Act contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. 1, record 1, English, - act
Record 1, Key term(s)
- acts
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal international
- Organismes internationaux (Droit)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agissements
1, record 1, French, agissements
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Agissements contraires aux buts et aux principes des Nations Unies. 1, record 1, French, - agissements
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agissements : terme tiré du Mini-lexique sur l'immigration illégale et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 2, record 1, French, - agissements
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Software
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Aircraft Certification Tracking System 1, record 2, English, Aircraft%20Certification%20Tracking%20System
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Logiciels
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système de suivi de la certification des aéronefs
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20suivi%20de%20la%20certification%20des%20a%C3%A9ronefs
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SSCA 2, record 2, French, SSCA
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Spacecraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Communications Technology Satellite Program 1, record 3, English, Advanced%20Communications%20Technology%20Satellite%20Program
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
USA; Outer Space 1, record 3, English, - Advanced%20Communications%20Technology%20Satellite%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Advanced Communications Technology Satellite Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Engins spatiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme de satellites de télécommunications perfectionné
1, record 3, French, Programme%20de%20satellites%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20perfectionn%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACTS 2, record 3, French, ACTS
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Naves espaciales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Satélites de Tecnología Avanzada de Comunicaciones
1, record 3, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Sat%C3%A9lites%20de%20Tecnolog%C3%ADa%20Avanzada%20de%20Comunicaciones
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ACTS 1, record 3, Spanish, ACTS
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Meteorology
- Education (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- African Centre for Technology Studies
1, record 4, English, African%20Centre%20for%20Technology%20Studies
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACTS 1, record 4, English, ACTS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is an international inter-governmental policy research and training organization located in Nairobi, Kenya. The Centre's activities focus on the implementation of Agenda 21 and related conventions on biological diversity, climate change and desertification. 2, record 4, English, - African%20Centre%20for%20Technology%20Studies
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 3, record 4, English, - African%20Centre%20for%20Technology%20Studies
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Météorologie
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- African Centre for Technology Studies
1, record 4, French, African%20Centre%20for%20Technology%20Studies
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACTS 1, record 4, French, ACTS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation extraite du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 2, record 4, French, - African%20Centre%20for%20Technology%20Studies
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Meteorología
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- African Centre for Technology Studies
1, record 4, Spanish, African%20Centre%20for%20Technology%20Studies
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-03-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Statistical Surveys
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Annual Cable Television Survey
1, record 5, English, Annual%20Cable%20Television%20Survey
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A survey of Statistics Canada, number 2728. Information collected by this survey serves the following broad objectives: to measure the financial position and performance of broadcast distribution undertakings (cable and wireless) and the economic contribution of this sector to the Canadian economy. 1, record 5, English, - Annual%20Cable%20Television%20Survey
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Cable Television Survey
- Cable TV Survey
- ACTS
- Survey on Cable TV
- Survey on Cable Television
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Enquête annuelle sur la télédistribution
1, record 5, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20annuelle%20sur%20la%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9distribution
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une enquête de Statistique Canada, numéro 2728. L'information recueillie par cette enquête sert les grands objectifs suivants : établir une mesure de la position et de la performance financière des télédistributeurs (par fil et sans fil) et mesurer la contribution de ce secteur à l'économie canadienne. 1, record 5, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20annuelle%20sur%20la%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9distribution
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Enquête sur la télédistribution
- EAT
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-12-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Informatics
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Information Society Technologies Programme
1, record 6, English, Information%20Society%20Technologies%20Programme
correct, Europe
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IST 1, record 6, English, IST
correct, Europe
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Advanced Communications Technologies Program 1, record 6, English, Advanced%20Communications%20Technologies%20Program
former designation, correct, Europe
- ACTS 1, record 6, English, ACTS
former designation, correct, Europe
- ACTS 1, record 6, English, ACTS
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... is the new programme of the European Union, which replaces the Advanced Communications Technologies (ACTS) program. It is a grouping of companies, research institutes and universities intended to do R&D on integrated broadband telecommunications based on photonic technologies and WDM. 1, record 6, English, - Information%20Society%20Technologies%20Programme
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Information Society Technologies Program
- Advanced Communications Technologies Programme
- Advanced Communications Technologies and Services
- Advanced Communication Technologies and Services
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Informatique
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme des technologies de la société de l'information
1, record 6, French, Programme%20des%20technologies%20de%20la%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20l%27information
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Programme Technologies et services avancés des communications 1, record 6, French, Programme%20Technologies%20et%20services%20avanc%C3%A9s%20des%20communications
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nouveau programme de l'Union européenne, qui remplace le programme Technologies et services avancés des communications. Il regroupe des entreprises, des instituts de recherche et des universités, qui effectue des travaux de R-D en matière de télécommunications intégrées à large bande utilisant les technologies photoniques et WDM. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20des%20technologies%20de%20la%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20l%27information
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Technologies et services avancés des communications
- Technologies et services avancés de communication
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-12-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Communications Technology Satellite
1, record 7, English, Advanced%20Communications%20Technology%20Satellite
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ACTS 2, record 7, English, ACTS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Advanced Communication & Technology Satellite 3, record 7, English, Advanced%20Communication%20%26%20Technology%20Satellite
correct
- ACTS 3, record 7, English, ACTS
correct
- ACTS 3, record 7, English, ACTS
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Advanced Communication and Technology Satellite
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- satellite de technologie de pointe en matière de télécommunications
1, record 7, French, satellite%20de%20technologie%20de%20pointe%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ACTS 2, record 7, French, ACTS
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, and Shows
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Craft Trade Show
1, record 8, English, Atlantic%20Craft%20Trade%20Show
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ACTS 1, record 8, English, ACTS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This trade show is a cooperative effort between the four provinces and generates income for independent businesses while promoting high standards of excellence in design and production. 2, record 8, English, - Atlantic%20Craft%20Trade%20Show
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title confirmed by the responsible of the Show. 3, record 8, English, - Atlantic%20Craft%20Trade%20Show
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Salons, foires et expositions (Commerce)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Foire commerciale artisanat de l'atlantique
1, record 8, French, Foire%20commerciale%20artisanat%20de%20l%27atlantique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette foire commerciale résulte d'un effort conjugué des quatre provinces. Elle génère des revenus pour les entreprises indépendantes et rehausse les critères d'excellence en matière de design et de production. 2, record 8, French, - Foire%20commerciale%20artisanat%20de%20l%27atlantique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation confirmée par la personne responsable de la Foire. 3, record 8, French, - Foire%20commerciale%20artisanat%20de%20l%27atlantique
Record 8, Key term(s)
- FCAA
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-02-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Conservation Tillage Society
1, record 9, English, Alberta%20Conservation%20Tillage%20Society
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ACTS 2, record 9, English, ACTS
correct, Alberta
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Conservation Tillage Society
1, record 9, French, Alberta%20Conservation%20Tillage%20Society
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ACTS 2, record 9, French, ACTS
correct, Alberta
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 9, French, - Alberta%20Conservation%20Tillage%20Society
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-09-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Telecommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Association of Competitive Telecommunications Suppliers
1, record 10, English, Association%20of%20Competitive%20Telecommunications%20Suppliers
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ACTS 2, record 10, English, ACTS
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 3, record 10, English, - Association%20of%20Competitive%20Telecommunications%20Suppliers
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association of Competitive Telecommunications Suppliers
1, record 10, French, Association%20of%20Competitive%20Telecommunications%20Suppliers
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ACTS 2, record 10, French, ACTS
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 10, French, - Association%20of%20Competitive%20Telecommunications%20Suppliers
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-03-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Immunology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- AIDS Care, Treatment and Support Unit 1, record 11, English, AIDS%20Care%2C%20Treatment%20and%20Support%20Unit
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- ACTSU 2, record 11, English, ACTSU
- ACTS 3, record 11, English, ACTS
- AIDS Care and Treatment Unit 4, record 11, English, AIDS%20Care%20and%20Treatment%20Unit
former designation
- ACTU 2, record 11, English, ACTU
former designation
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Previously AIDS Care and Treatment Unit (ACTU) replaced by the HIV/AIDS Care, Treatment and Support Program (HACTSP). 2, record 11, English, - AIDS%20Care%2C%20Treatment%20and%20Support%20Unit
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Immunologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Unité des soins, des traitements et du soutien pour le SIDA
1, record 11, French, Unit%C3%A9%20des%20soins%2C%20des%20traitements%20et%20du%20soutien%20pour%20le%20SIDA
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- USTSS 2, record 11, French, USTSS
feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Unité des soins et des traitements pour le sida 2, record 11, French, Unit%C3%A9%20des%20soins%20et%20des%20traitements%20pour%20le%20sida
former designation, feminine noun
- USTS 2, record 11, French, USTS
former designation, feminine noun
- USTS 2, record 11, French, USTS
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anciennement Unité des soins et des traitements pour le sida (USTS) remplacée par le Programme des soins, des traitements et du soutien pour le VIH/sida (PSTSVS). 2, record 11, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20des%20soins%2C%20des%20traitements%20et%20du%20soutien%20pour%20le%20SIDA
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : DGPSS [Direction générale des programmes et des services de santé], Santé Canada. 3, record 11, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20des%20soins%2C%20des%20traitements%20et%20du%20soutien%20pour%20le%20SIDA
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-11-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Information Technology (Informatics)
- Family Law (common law)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Adoption Correspondence Tracking System 1, record 12, English, Adoption%20Correspondence%20Tracking%20System
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Système de suivi de la correspondance sur les adoptions
1, record 12, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20suivi%20de%20la%20correspondance%20sur%20les%20adoptions
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- SSCA 1, record 12, French, SSCA
masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Sous-section de l'inscription des Indiens. 1, record 12, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20suivi%20de%20la%20correspondance%20sur%20les%20adoptions
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-01-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Marketing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Automated Commercial Targeting System 1, record 13, English, Automated%20Commercial%20Targeting%20System
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Commercialisation
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Système automatisé de ciblage des expéditions commerciales
1, record 13, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20automatis%C3%A9%20de%20ciblage%20des%20exp%C3%A9ditions%20commerciales
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- SACEC 1, record 13, French, SACEC
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-03-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Chief Technical Services 1, record 14, English, Assistant%20Chief%20Technical%20Services
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Chef adjoint des services techniques 1, record 14, French, Chef%20adjoint%20des%20services%20techniques
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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