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COURRIER SERVICE POSTAL [12 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mail courier - courier service
1, record 1, English, mail%20courier%20%2D%20courier%20service
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- courrier de la poste - service de messageries
1, record 1, French, courrier%20de%20la%20poste%20%2D%20service%20de%20messageries
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- courrière de la poste - service de messageries 1, record 1, French, courri%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20poste%20%2D%20service%20de%20messageries
correct, feminine noun
- courrier du service postal-service de messageries 1, record 1, French, courrier%20du%20service%20postal%2Dservice%20de%20messageries
correct, masculine noun
- courrière du service postal - service de messageries 1, record 1, French, courri%C3%A8re%20du%20service%20postal%20%2D%20service%20de%20messageries
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- one-way mail
1, record 2, English, one%2Dway%20mail
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mail that is destined for deployed operations, processed by the Canadian Forces Postal Unit and forwarded to the DOB [deployed operating base] via commercial carrier or sustainment flight. 1, record 2, English, - one%2Dway%20mail
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Levée et distribution du courrier
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- courrier unidirectionnel
1, record 2, French, courrier%20unidirectionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courrier destiné aux opérations déployées, traité par l'Unité du service postal des FC [Forces canadiennes] et transmis à la base d’opérations déployée par un transporteur commercial ou un vol de soutien. 1, record 2, French, - courrier%20unidirectionnel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
- Shipping and Delivery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mail courier
1, record 3, English, mail%20courier
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Levée et distribution du courrier
- Expédition et livraison
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- courrier de la poste
1, record 3, French, courrier%20de%20la%20poste
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- courrière de la poste 1, record 3, French, courri%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20poste
correct, feminine noun
- courrier du service postal 1, record 3, French, courrier%20du%20service%20postal
correct, masculine noun
- courrière du service postal 1, record 3, French, courri%C3%A8re%20du%20service%20postal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Postal Service Operation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mail dispatching facility
1, record 4, English, mail%20dispatching%20facility
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A receptacle or room designed for the reception and temporary storage of mail that is to be collected by a postal service representative for transmission by post. 2, record 4, English, - mail%20dispatching%20facility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mail dispatching facility: term used at Canada Post. 2, record 4, English, - mail%20dispatching%20facility
Record 4, Key term(s)
- mail despatching facility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation postale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- installation de dépôt de courrier
1, record 4, French, installation%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20courrier
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- installation pour le dépôt du courrier 2, record 4, French, installation%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20du%20courrier
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récipient ou espace conçu pour la réception et l'entreposage temporaire de courrier qui sera ramassé par un représentant du service postal en vue de sa transmission par la poste. 3, record 4, French, - installation%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20courrier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
installation pour le dépôt du courrier : terme en usage à Postes Canada. 3, record 4, French, - installation%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20courrier
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-08-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
- Postal Equipment and Supplies
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mailbox
1, record 5, English, mailbox
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mail box 2, record 5, English, mail%20box
correct
- post box 3, record 5, English, post%20box
correct
- postbox 3, record 5, English, postbox
correct
- mail receptacle 4, record 5, English, mail%20receptacle
correct
- mail receiver 3, record 5, English, mail%20receiver
correct
- letter box 5, record 5, English, letter%20box
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A public receptacle into which letters are dropped for delivery by the postal service. 5, record 5, English, - mailbox
Record 5, Key term(s)
- letterbox
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Levée et distribution du courrier
- Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- boîte aux lettres
1, record 5, French, bo%C3%AEte%20aux%20lettres
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- boîte à lettres 2, record 5, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20lettres
correct, feminine noun
- réceptacle à courrier 3, record 5, French, r%C3%A9ceptacle%20%C3%A0%20courrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif installé sur la voie publique, destiné à recevoir le courrier à acheminer par le service postal. 4, record 5, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20aux%20lettres
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Recogida y distribución del correo
- Material y equipo de correos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- buzón
1, record 5, Spanish, buz%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caja o receptáculo donde caen los papeles echados para el correo. 2, record 5, Spanish, - buz%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Post Offices
- Military (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces post office
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Forces%20post%20office
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CFPO 2, record 6, English, CFPO
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A military post office operated outside Canada by the Canadian Forces Postal Service to provide postal services to [persons] authorized to receive or mail Canadian Forces mail. 3, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20post%20office
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Forces post office; CFPO: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20post%20office
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Bureaux de poste
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bureau de poste des Forces canadiennes
1, record 6, French, bureau%20de%20poste%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BPFC 2, record 6, French, BPFC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bureau de poste militaire exploité hors du Canada par le Service postal des Forces canadiennes pour [fournir] des services postaux [aux personnes autorisées] à recevoir ou à poster le courrier des Forces canadiennes. 3, record 6, French, - bureau%20de%20poste%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bureau de poste des Forces canadiennes; BPFC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 4, record 6, French, - bureau%20de%20poste%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-10-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Postal Correspondence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- acceptable item
1, record 7, English, acceptable%20item
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mail item that meets the specific requirements and conditions of a [postal] service ... 1, record 7, English, - acceptable%20item
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acceptable item: term used at Canada Post. 2, record 7, English, - acceptable%20item
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Objets de correspondance (Postes)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- article admissible
1, record 7, French, article%20admissible
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Article de courrier qui répond aux exigences et critères précis d’un service [postal. ] 1, record 7, French, - article%20admissible
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
article admissible : terme en usage à Postes Canada. 2, record 7, French, - article%20admissible
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-03-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- special delivery service
1, record 8, English, special%20delivery%20service
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A postal service that uses a messenger to deliver the mail or parcel directly to the recipient’s address. 2, record 8, English, - special%20delivery%20service
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An article intended for special delivery service must have fixed to the cover near the name of the country of destination an "Expres (Special Delivery)" Label 57, obtainable at the post office, or it may be marked on the cover boldly in red "Expres (Special Delivery)." ... Senders may prepay the special delivery fee by special delivery stamps, ordinary postage stamps, or meter stamps. 3, record 8, English, - special%20delivery%20service
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Special delivery" service for parcel post within Canada is inaugurated [in 1938]. ... "Special delivery" stickers are authorized for use by the public to affix to letters and parcels [in 1950]. 4, record 8, English, - special%20delivery%20service
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Levée et distribution du courrier
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- service de livraison exprès
1, record 8, French, service%20de%20livraison%20expr%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- service de livraison par exprès 2, record 8, French, service%20de%20livraison%20par%20expr%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
- service de distribution par exprès 3, record 8, French, service%20de%20distribution%20par%20expr%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
- service de livraison par porteur spécial 4, record 8, French, service%20de%20livraison%20par%20porteur%20sp%C3%A9cial
proposal, masculine noun
- service de livraison spéciale 4, record 8, French, service%20de%20livraison%20sp%C3%A9ciale
calque, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service d’envoi postal qui utilise un porteur spécial pour livrer le courrier ou le colis directement à l'adresse du destinataire. 4, record 8, French, - service%20de%20livraison%20expr%C3%A8s
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le service de livraison par exprès des colis postaux au Canada est inauguré [en 1938]. [...] Le public est autorisé à utiliser des autocollants «par exprès» sur les lettres et les colis [en 1950]. 5, record 8, French, - service%20de%20livraison%20expr%C3%A8s
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, l’on confond les termes «exprès» et «express». Ce sont des homonymes ayant des sens différents. Le premier a le sens de spécial, par porteur spécial; le deuxième signifie rapide, accéléré. 6, record 8, French, - service%20de%20livraison%20expr%C3%A8s
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Electronic Commerce
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- browse-wrap license
1, record 9, English, browse%2Dwrap%20license
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- browse wrap license 2, record 9, English, browse%20wrap%20license
correct
- browse-wrap licence 3, record 9, English, browse%2Dwrap%20licence
correct
- browse wrap licence 3, record 9, English, browse%20wrap%20licence
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A browse-wrap license is part of a website and users of the site assent to the contract when visiting it.[1] This differs from other types of web contracts such as shrink-wrap licenses and clickwrap agreement. Examples below explain the nature of browse-wrap agreements and how they are considered by courts. 1, record 9, English, - browse%2Dwrap%20license
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A browse-wrap agreement can be formed by use of a web page or a hyperlink or small disclaimer on the page. It may only be enforced if the browsing user assents to it. For assent to occur the browse-wrap agreement should be conspicuous, state that there is an agreement, and provide where it can be located. Courts examine the enforceability of browse-wrap agreements on a case-by-case basis, and there are no "bright-line" rules on whether a given agreement is sufficiently conspicuous. 1, record 9, English, - browse%2Dwrap%20license
Record 9, Key term(s)
- browsewrap licence
- browsewrap license
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Commerce électronique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- contrat de licence en ligne
1, record 9, French, contrat%20de%20licence%20en%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- convention de licence en ligne 2, record 9, French, convention%20de%20licence%20en%20ligne
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En général, on parle de « contrat de licence en ligne » dans le cadre du commerce électronique. Il se dit lorsqu’un utilisateur d’un site Web est autorisé à conclure une offre d’achat de bien ou une prestation de service sur l’Internet. Ce contrat existe lorsqu’il accepte de manifester son consentement après avoir pris connaissance des conditions stipulées par l’entreprise ou le professionnel qui exerce son commerce sur le Web. 2, record 9, French, - contrat%20de%20licence%20en%20ligne
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est important de distinguer «contrat de licence en ligne ou convention de licence en ligne »de «contrat de licence à distance ». Pour ce dernier, un ou plusieurs moyens de communication à distance(courrier postal, téléphone, internet, radio, télévision, télécopieur...) peuvent être utilisés pour permettre à l'autre partie d’accepter l'offre ou la prestation de service. Alors que le «contrat de licence en ligne »se fait lorsque l'utilisateur d’un site Web accepte de donner son consentement après avoir pris connaissance des conditions établies par le professionnel ou l'entreprise qui exerce son commerce sur l'Internet. 2, record 9, French, - contrat%20de%20licence%20en%20ligne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Postal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Mail Management Agency
1, record 10, English, Mail%20Management%20Agency
correct, Manitoba
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Postal Services 1, record 10, English, Postal%20Services
former designation, correct, Manitoba
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manitoba, Government Services. Commencing with the 1996/97 fiscal year, the Mail Management Agency (formerly Postal Services) will become a special operating agency. 1, record 10, English, - Mail%20Management%20Agency
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration postale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Organisme de gestion du courrier
1, record 10, French, Organisme%20de%20gestion%20du%20courrier
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Service postal 1, record 10, French, Service%20postal
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manitoba, Services du gouvernement. À compter de l'exercice 1996-1997, l'Organisme de gestion du courrier(anciennement Service postal) deviendra un organisme de service spécial. 1, record 10, French, - Organisme%20de%20gestion%20du%20courrier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-07-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Postal Regulating Section
1, record 11, English, Postal%20Regulating%20Section
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- PRS 1, record 11, English, PRS
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A section of the Division Postal Platoon which sorts mail. 1, record 11, English, - Postal%20Regulating%20Section
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Section de tri postal
1, record 11, French, Section%20de%20tri%20postal
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- STP 1, record 11, French, STP
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Section du peloton du service postal divisionnaire qui trie le courrier. 1, record 11, French, - Section%20de%20tri%20postal
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-07-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Postal Tracing Section
1, record 12, English, Postal%20Tracing%20Section
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- PTS 1, record 12, English, PTS
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A section of the corps postal company, operations platoon responsible for tracing action. 1, record 12, English, - Postal%20Tracing%20Section
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Section de recherche postale
1, record 12, French, Section%20de%20recherche%20postale
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- SRP 1, record 12, French, SRP
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Section du peloton des opérations de la compagnie du service postal du corps responsable de retracer le courrier incorrectement acheminé. 1, record 12, French, - Section%20de%20recherche%20postale
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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