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Record 1 2010-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Peace-Keeping Operations
  • International Relations
DEF

The physical act of placing a buffer force between two opposing armed forces in order to prevent an outbreak or renewal of fighting between those forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations de maintien de la paix
  • Relations internationales
DEF

Acte physique qui consiste à placer une force tampon entre les deux forces armées antagonistes en vue de prévenir le déclenchement ou la reprise des combats.

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephones

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphones

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
OBS

A cue in depth perception in which near objects block off portions of faraway objects.

OBS

Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique

Spanish

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