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SANCTION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
- Social Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- social sanction
1, record 1, English, social%20sanction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sanction 1, record 1, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A social reaction of approval or disapproval in response to someone's actions. 2, record 1, English, - social%20sanction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
- Organisation sociale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sanction sociale
1, record 1, French, sanction%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sanction 2, record 1, French, sanction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología (Generalidades)
- Organización social
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprobación
1, record 1, Spanish, aprobaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sanción 1, record 1, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weight penalty
1, record 2, English, weight%20penalty
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- overweight 2, record 2, English, overweight
correct, noun, Europe
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surplus weight carried by a horse when the rider cannot make the required weight. 3, record 2, English, - weight%20penalty
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In condition (or allowance) races,] a basic weight allowance for age and sex of horse is varied by added weight penalties for past successes (measured in prize money terms). 1, record 2, English, - weight%20penalty
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Horse racing term. 4, record 2, English, - weight%20penalty
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surcharge
1, record 2, French, surcharge
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sanction 2, record 2, French, sanction
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation de poids que doivent porter certains chevaux de course, en raison de leurs gains. 3, record 2, French, - surcharge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de courses de chevaux. 4, record 2, French, - surcharge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
- Sentencing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- penalty
1, record 3, English, penalty
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- punishment 2, record 3, English, punishment
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A punitive measure that the law imposes for the performance of an act that is proscribed, or for the failure to perform a required act. 3, record 3, English, - penalty
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Penalty is a comprehensive term with many different meanings. It entails the concept of punishment - either corporal or pecuniary, civil or criminal - although its meaning is usually confined to pecuniary punishment. 3, record 3, English, - penalty
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punishment and penalty: are also used as generic terms, but where a distinction is drawn the tendency is to use punishment for heavy sentences and penalty for lesser ones, fines. 4, record 3, English, - penalty
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
penalty: is also used in a pecuniary sense in the law of contract; in the U.S., in connection with crime, penalty is the generic term. 4, record 3, English, - penalty
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
- Peines
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sanction
1, record 3, French, sanction
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pénalité 2, record 3, French, p%C3%A9nalit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- peine 3, record 3, French, peine
correct, feminine noun
- châtiment 4, record 3, French, ch%C3%A2timent
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punition prévue par la loi dans le but de prévenir et de réprimer une infraction. 5, record 3, French, - sanction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La peine peut notamment être privative de liberté (par exemple l'emprisonnement) ou pécuniaire (par exemple l'amende). 5, record 3, French, - sanction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho penal
- Penas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pena
1, record 3, Spanish, pena
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- sanción 2, record 3, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Castigo [...] previsto legalmente, que impone la autoridad judicial en sentencia a quien ha cometido un delito o falta. 3, record 3, Spanish, - pena
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pena y sanción: Términos reproducidos del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 4, record 3, Spanish, - pena
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- assent
1, record 4, English, assent
correct, noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sanction
1, record 4, French, sanction
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sanction royale 2, record 4, French, sanction%20royale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte par lequel, dans une monarchie constitutionnelle, le souverain ou son représentant approuve une loi après son adoption. 3, record 4, French, - sanction
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le système parlementaire québécois, contrairement à celui de la Belgique par exemple, la sanction, acte législatif, se confond avec la promulgation, acte exécutif. 3, record 4, French, - sanction
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sanction : Terme et définition recommandés et en instance de normalisation par l'OLF. 4, record 4, French, - sanction
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
- Leyes y documentos jurídicos federales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción
1, record 4, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Labour Law
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sanction
1, record 5, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a resolution of the directors of Stonehouse without the sanction of a special resolution of the company was invalid... 2, record 5, English, - sanction
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Droit du travail
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- approbation
1, record 5, French, approbation
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une résolution des administrateurs de Stonehouse sans approbation par résolution spéciale de la compagnie [...] 2, record 5, French, - approbation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de contratos (common law)
- Derecho laboral
- Organismos comerciales y otros (Derecho)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprobación
1, record 5, Spanish, aprobaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- autorización 1, record 5, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- sanción 1, record 5, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private Law
- Laws and Legal Documents
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sanction
1, record 6, English, sanction
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- approve 2, record 6, English, approve
correct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit privé
- Lois et documents juridiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- approuver 1, record 6, French, approuver
- homologuer 2, record 6, French, homologuer
- ratifier 3, record 6, French, ratifier
- sanctionner 2, record 6, French, sanctionner
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho privado
- Leyes y documentos jurídicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprobar
1, record 6, Spanish, aprobar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- sancionar 1, record 6, Spanish, sancionar
correct
- autorizar 1, record 6, Spanish, autorizar
correct
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Sports Regulations
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
- Handball
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- penalization
1, record 7, English, penalization
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- sanction 2, record 7, English, sanction
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"penalization" is a handball term and "sanction" is a soccer term. 3, record 7, English, - penalization
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Règlements généraux des sports
- Soccer (Europe : football)
- Handball
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sanction
1, record 7, French, sanction
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentos generales de los deportes
- Fútbol
- Balonmano
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción
1, record 7, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sentencing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sanction
1, record 8, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Peines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sanction
1, record 8, French, sanction
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- punition 2, record 8, French, punition
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Penas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanción
1, record 8, Spanish, sanci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- castigo 2, record 8, Spanish, castigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- approval
1, record 9, English, approval
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- confirmation 2, record 9, English, confirmation
correct
- sanction 3, record 9, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... application ... to the judge for the sanction of the compromise or arrangement. 4, record 9, English, - approval
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- homologation
1, record 9, French, homologation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sanction 2, record 9, French, sanction
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recommandation du Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile. 3, record 9, French, - homologation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] demande sera faite au juge en vue de la sanction du compromis ou de l'arrangement. 2, record 9, French, - homologation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Decisiones (Derecho procesal)
- Organismos comerciales y otros (Derecho)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprobación
1, record 9, Spanish, aprobaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- visto bueno 1, record 9, Spanish, visto%20bueno
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
- Foreign Trade
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sanctions
1, record 10, English, sanctions
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Traditional sense:] Coercive measures adopted by several countries at the same time, to force a nation that is violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication; [Extended sense: coercive measures adopted by a nation (e.g. U.S.A) against another nation (e.g. Canada) whose trade with a third nation (e.g. Cuba) is in violation of the internal trade policies set by the first nation (i.e. U.S.A]). 2, record 10, English, - sanctions
Record 10, Key term(s)
- sanction
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
- Commerce extérieur
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sanctions
1, record 10, French, sanctions
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesures de contrainte prises par un groupe de nations contre un État qui est en violation du droit international. 2, record 10, French, - sanctions
Record 10, Key term(s)
- sanction
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho internacional público
- Comercio exterior
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- sanciones
1, record 10, Spanish, sanciones
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10, Key term(s)
- sanción
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-02-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Labour Law
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sanction
1, record 11, English, sanction
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to the discharge of a seaman 2, record 11, English, - sanction
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Droit du travail
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sanction
1, record 11, French, sanction
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
du congédiement d'un marin 2, record 11, French, - sanction
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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