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PRESIDENTE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Speaker
1, record 1, English, Speaker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the parliament or legislature of many countries, ... the person who is in charge of meetings. 2, record 1, English, - Speaker
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Speaker of the House of Representatives 3, record 1, English, - Speaker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- speaker 2, record 1, French, speaker
anglicism, see observation, masculine noun, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui préside une assemblée, une réunion et en dirige les débats [...] 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
speaker : L'emploi de "speaker" est critiqué au Québec comme synonyme non standard de "président". Président de la Chambre des communes au Canada, au Royaume-Uni. Président de la Chambre des représentants aux États-Unis. Dans ce sens, l'emploi de speaker n'est généralement pas critiqué en France. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- presidente
1, record 1, Spanish, presidente
correct, common gender
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- speaker 1, record 1, Spanish, speaker
avoid, anglicism, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
presidente; speaker: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que en la Cámara de Representantes estadounidense y en el Parlamento británico, "presidente" [...] es el equivalente adecuado en español para el anglicismo "speaker". [...] Como registra el Diccionario panhispánico de dudas, cuando se alude a este cargo de la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos [...] o de la Cámara de los Comunes del Reino Unido [...], es preferible emplear la traducción "presidente", que se ajusta mejor que "portavoz" al papel que desempeña esa figura. 1, record 1, Spanish, - presidente
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chairperson
1, record 2, English, chairperson
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chair 2, record 2, English, chair
correct, see observation, noun
- chairman 3, record 2, English, chairman
correct, see observation
- chairwoman 4, record 2, English, chairwoman
correct, see observation
- presiding officer 5, record 2, English, presiding%20officer
correct
- president 6, record 2, English, president
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the person who is chosen to preside over a meeting, to conduct its proceedings, and who occupies the ... seat provided for this function. 7, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A chairman ... announces the subject, introduces the panel members, refers questions to individual members when directed to the panel at large, and helps to keep discussion centered on the issues. 8, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Chairperson" and "chair" are the gender-neutral alternatives for "chairman" [or "chairwoman"]. 9, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chairwoman: designation used only when referring to women. 10, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
president: In some organizations, the chairperson is also known as president (or other title). In others, where a board appoints a president (or other title), the two terms are used for distinct positions. 6, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
committee chair, meeting chair 11, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
elect a chair 11, record 2, English, - chairperson
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- présidente 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9sidente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui préside une assemblée, une réunion ou tout groupement organisé en vue d'une action collective, pour en diriger les travaux. 3, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bureau est composé d'un président, d'un ou de plusieurs vice-présidents et d'un rapporteur [...] Le président mène les débats et peut être remplacé par l'un des vice-présidents. 4, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
président d'assemblée, président de comité 5, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
élire un président 5, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- moderador
1, record 2, Spanish, moderador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- moderadora 1, record 2, Spanish, moderadora
correct, feminine noun
- presidente 2, record 2, Spanish, presidente
correct, masculine noun
- presidenta 2, record 2, Spanish, presidenta
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que preside o dirige un debate, asamblea, mesa redonda, [u otro]. 1, record 2, Spanish, - moderador
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-06-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chairperson
1, record 3, English, chairperson
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- présidente 1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9sidente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- forelady
1, record 4, English, forelady
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- forewoman 1, record 4, English, forewoman
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chairwoman of a jury. 2, record 4, English, - forelady
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foreperson: A foreman, a forewoman. (Used to avoid sexual distinction). 3, record 4, English, - forelady
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- présidente
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9sidente
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Speaker of the House of Commons
1, record 5, English, Speaker%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- first Commoner 2, record 5, English, first%20Commoner
correct, Canada, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Member elected by the House (by secret ballot) to preside over its proceedings. 2, record 5, English, - Speaker%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In particular, he or she is responsible for maintaining order and decorum. As Chair of the Board of Internal Economy, the Speaker oversees the administration of the House. In addition, the Speaker is the spokesperson and representative of the House of Commons in its relations with the Senate, the Crown and other bodies outside the House of Commons. 2, record 5, English, - Speaker%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record 5, Key term(s)
- House Speaker
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Président de la Chambre des communes
1, record 5, French, Pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Présidente de la Chambre des communes 2, record 5, French, Pr%C3%A9sidente%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- Orateur de la Chambre des communes 3, record 5, French, Orateur%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Député élu (au scrutin secret) par la Chambre afin d'assumer la présidence des délibérations. 4, record 5, French, - Pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Président est particulièrement responsable du maintien de l'ordre et du décorum. À titre de président du Bureau de régie interne, il veille à l'administration de la Chambre. En outre, le Président est le porte-parole et le représentant de la Chambre des communes pour ses relations avec le Sénat, la Couronne et d'autres organismes extérieurs à la Chambre des communes. 4, record 5, French, - Pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien que l'usage français préconise l'emploi de la minuscule pour les titres de poste, la majuscule à Président et Présidente est obligatoire dans les documents concernant les délibérations de la Chambre des communes et du Sénat, car elle permet de faire la distinction entre le Président de chacune de ces chambres et les présidents des comités. 5, record 5, French, - Pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Presidente de la Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 5, Spanish, Presidente%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- Presidente 1, record 5, Spanish, Presidente
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diputado elegido por la Cámara (por votación secreta) para presidir las deliberaciones. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Presidente%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En particular, el Presidente de la Cámara es responsable de mantener el orden y el decoro. Como presidente del Consejo de Administración Interna, el Presidente supervisa la administración de la Cámara. Además, el Presidente es el portavoz y representante de la Cámara de los Comunes en sus relaciones con el Senado, la Corona y otros organismos exteriores a la Cámara de los Comunes. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Presidente%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-12-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Fencing
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- president of the jury
1, record 6, English, president%20of%20the%20jury
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- jury chairman 1, record 6, English, jury%20chairman
correct
- chairman 1, record 6, English, chairman
correct
- president 2, record 6, English, president
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"President" is a fencing term, "president of the jury" a gymnastics and general term and "jury chairman" and "chairman" general sports terms. 3, record 6, English, - president%20of%20the%20jury
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Escrime
- Gymnastique et trampoline
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- président du jury
1, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9sident%20du%20jury
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Esgrima
- Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- presidente del jurado
1, record 6, Spanish, presidente%20del%20jurado
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- presidente 1, record 6, Spanish, presidente
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-11-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chief commissioner
1, record 7, English, chief%20commissioner
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Canadian Human Rights Act, s. 21) 2, record 7, English, - chief%20commissioner
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chief commissioner and deputy chief commissioner are full-time members of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. 2, record 7, English, - chief%20commissioner
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- président
1, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- présidente 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9sidente
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(La loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne, art. 21) 3, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le président et le vice-président sont nommés à temps plein [...]. 3, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9sident
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- presidente
1, record 7, Spanish, presidente
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- presidenta 1, record 7, Spanish, presidenta
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Por ejemplo, de la Corte Interaméricana de Derechos Humanos). 2, record 7, Spanish, - presidente
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