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Record 1 2013-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Amalgamation and Partnerships (Finance)
  • Commercial Law
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
DEF

An offer to purchase shares of a limited company with a view to gaining control.

Key term(s)
  • take-over offer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fusion, absorption et coparticipation (Finances)
  • Droit commercial
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements
DEF

Opération consistant, pour une personne désireuse d'acquérir le contrôle d'une société ou de le renforcer, à faire publiquement aux actionnaires de la société visée une proposition d'achat d'un certain nombre d'actions, dans un délai donné, à un prix généralement supérieur à leur cours, sous réserve qu'au terme de la période prévue, le nombre de titres que désire acquérir l'initiateur soit atteint.

OBS

L'OPA peut se faire avec ou sans l'accord de la société visée.

OBS

Lorsque l'opération s'effectue par l'échange des actions de la société visée contre des titres de la société initiatrice, on parlera plutôt d'«offre publique d'échange (OPE)».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Consolidación y asociaciones (Finanzas)
  • Derecho mercantil
  • Bolsa de valores
  • Inversiones
DEF

Oferta de compra de acciones, pública e indiscriminada, con ánimo de adquirir una participación mayoritaria en una sociedad.

OBS

El precio [de una oferta pública de adquisición] suele ser superior al del mercado, para favorecer la aceptación, que debe realizarse en un plazo fijado. Es normal que haya una cantidad máxima de acciones a comprar y la OPA puede estar condicionada a obtener una determinada participación.

OBS

opa: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recuerda que la grafía "opa", en minúscula, es la recomendada en el Diccionario de la Real Academia Española para referirse a una "oferta pública de adquisición".

OBS

oferta pública de adquisición; OPA: término, sigla y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

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Record 2 2011-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C8H6O2
formula, see observation
643-79-8
CAS number
OBS

The prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-," along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-," 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-," "m-" and "p-." Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-," and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H6O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H6O2
formula, see observation
643-79-8
CAS number
OBS

Produit utilisé pour la révélation des empreintes digitales latentes.

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H6O2

Spanish

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Record 3 2008-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

The Ontario Puppetry Association, a strong advocate for the art of puppetry, is a non-pofit corporation. It supports the work of puppeteers of different styles and at all levels of expertise.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé

Spanish

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Record 4 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 5 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
OBS

Ontario Parks Association (OPA) is committed to civic beautification, the advancement, protection and conservation of parks, open space and the environment as we practice "Protecting Tomorrow Today" in the province of Ontario. OPA, a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1936, offers services emphasizing quality and accessible education and professional development, networking, information, communication and advocacy for persons particpating in the parks services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques

Spanish

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Record 6 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Paramedical Staff
OBS

Early in 1995, a steering committee of Paramedics began the ambulance task of creating a legal and administrative structure for the Ontario Paramedic Association. The professional association is a registered 'not for profit' organization representing Paramedics across the province. Since it formation, the OPA has worked to enhance the professional image of paramedics, to improve communications between paramedics, and to lobby for improvements to the standards of patient care. Our mission is to provide leadership for Paramedics and to promote the art and science of Paramedicine. We serve Paramedics and their patients by advocating the highest ethical, educational, and clinical standards for the protection of Paramedicine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Personnel para-médical

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Aliphatic or Acyclic Hydrocarbons
OBS

The Ontario Propane Association is the recognized voice of the propane industry in Ontario. The Association represents the interests of propane retailers, transporters, producers, wholesalers and suppliers to the industry of Ontario. The Association offers the propane industry a unified voice on matters of concern to all its members, to various sectors of the government and to the public of Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Hydrocarbures aliphatiques ou acycliques

Spanish

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Record 8 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Pharmacology
OBS

As a professional association of pharmacists, we inspire excellence in pharmacy practice, business innovation, and our unique role in promoting wellness through: Leadership in education/communication; Strategic alliances, and; Dynamic member benefits. We speak for pharmacists and the profession of pharmacy in whatever environment they practice. We advocate for the quality care and well being of patients.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Pharmacologie

Spanish

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Record 9 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Psychology (General)
OBS

Ontario Regulation 93/99.

OBS

The Ontario Psychological Association is a voluntary organization committed to the advancement of the practice and science of psychology through public and professional advocacy and education, for the benefit of its members and the communities they serve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Psychologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 10 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Physiotherapy
OBS

OPA is committed to leadership in physiotherapy through the provision of advocacy, professional development and career support services for its members, enabling them to be successful in their careers and in providing quality physiotherapy services to the citizens of Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Physiothérapie

Spanish

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Record 11 2008-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
DEF

A tube inserted through the mouth and pharynx so that the tongue does not block air flow in an unconscious person.

OBS

[An] oropharyngeal airway (OPA) [is a] curved piece of plastic inserted over the tongue that creates an air passage way between the mouth and the posterior pharyngeal wall. [This device is] useful when the tongue and/or epiglottis fall back against the posterior pharynx in anesthetized or unconscious patients obstructing the flow of air. ... This device is poorly tolerated in conscious patients and may induce gagging, vomiting and aspiration.

OBS

An oropharyngeal airway (also known as an oral airway, OPA or Guedel pattern airway) is a medical device called an airway adjunct used to maintain a patent (open) airway.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
CONT

L’obstruction des voies aériennes peut être due à : l’aspiration de sang, de corps étrangers ou de vomissures; l’obstruction par la langue [...]. Un tube oropharyngé assurera alors une voie aérienne suffisante [...].

Spanish

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Record 12 2007-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

A hollow tube inserted into the mouth and back of the throat to prevent the tongue from blocking off the passage of air in unconscious persons.

Key term(s)
  • oro-pharyngeal airway

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Dispositif destiné à maintenir la liberté des voies aériennes à travers la cavité buccale et le pharynx.

Key term(s)
  • canule oro-pharyngée
  • canule oro-pharyngienne
  • canule oro pharyngée
  • canule oro pharyngienne

Spanish

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Record 13 2007-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Weightlifting
OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Haltérophilie
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 14 - external organization data 2005-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Management (General)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

CNSC [Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission] staff conducted an operating practice assessment during the 2004 maintenance outage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Le personnel de la CCSN [Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire] a effectué une évaluation pratique d'exploitation lors de l'arrêt planifié en 2004.

Spanish

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Record 15 2001-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Farm Management and Policy
OBS

Legal name and applied title for the purposes of the Federal Identity Program (FIP).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Gestion et politique agricole
OBS

Appellation légale et titre d'usage aux fins du Programme de symbolisation fédérale (PSF).

Spanish

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Record 16 2000-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Agriculture - General
  • Labour Law
  • Rural Law
DEF

Organization of farmers in order to defend their interests.

OBS

agricultural labor union: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agriculture - Généralités
  • Droit du travail
  • Droit rural
DEF

Organisation d'agriculteurs pour défendre leurs intérêts.

OBS

syndicat d'agriculteurs : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Agricultura - Generalidades
  • Derecho laboral
  • Derecho agrario
DEF

Organizaciones de agricultores para defender sus intereses.

OBS

sindicato agrario; organización profesional agraria; OPA: términos, abreviatura y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

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Record 17 1998-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Mental Disorders

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Troubles mentaux

Spanish

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Record 18 1997-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Agriculture - General

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Agriculture - Généralités
OBS

Source(s) : Agriculture, mai 1995.

Spanish

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Record 19 1995-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 20 1992-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

des déclarations.

OBS

Source : Emploi et Immigration Canada.

Spanish

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Record 21 1988-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 22 1982-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
Key term(s)
  • opaque type of ice formation
  • opaque ice formation
  • white type of ice formation
  • white ice formation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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