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PERSON ATTENDING [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conference delegate
1, record 1, English, conference%20delegate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- conference member 1, record 1, English, conference%20member
correct, see observation
- conference attendant 2, record 1, English, conference%20attendant
- conferee 3, record 1, English, conferee
correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who takes part in a conference. 3, record 1, English, - conference%20delegate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
delegate: a representative to a convention or conference ... 4, record 1, English, - conference%20delegate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... your conference delegates will have peaceful surroundings for work. 1, record 1, English, - conference%20delegate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Conference members are asked to write their names and companies on the badge and wear it in a conspicuous place. 1, record 1, English, - conference%20delegate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term delegate implies someone who is nominated to represent others at a conference... At most of the conferences..., this is not so, and some who attend are self-appointed. The term, therefore, appears to be a misnomer. It is, however, an accepted term and is more readily understood than any alternative which might be chosen, eg, representative or member. The term is therefore used... to denote a person attending a conference or course. 1, record 1, English, - conference%20delegate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- délégué à une conférence
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20conf%C3%A9rence
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- déléguée à une conférence 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20une%20conf%C3%A9rence
feminine noun
- participant à une conférence 2, record 1, French, participant%20%C3%A0%20une%20conf%C3%A9rence
masculine noun
- participante à une conférence 1, record 1, French, participante%20%C3%A0%20une%20conf%C3%A9rence
feminine noun
- conférent 3, record 1, French, conf%C3%A9rent
see observation, masculine noun
- conférente 1, record 1, French, conf%C3%A9rente
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En abscisse est porté le degré de participation des conférents allant depuis zéro (conférence «ex cathedra») jusqu'à 100 % (?) (conférence-discussion parfaite). 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20conf%C3%A9rence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] l'énoncé du but qui figure sur le schéma sera reproduit au tableau noir de façon qu'il reste sous les yeux des conférents et les empêche de sortir du sujet. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20conf%C3%A9rence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si les délégués à votre réunion viennent d'autres villes [...] faites-leur parvenir [...] un plan de votre ville [...] Vous connaissez mieux que l'étranger votre propre ville : Signalez [...] à vos participants les meilleurs moyens d'arriver à l'heure à l'assemblée. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20conf%C3%A9rence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «conférent» a été relevé chez un seul auteur. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20une%20conf%C3%A9rence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de conferencias y coloquios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- conferenciante
1, record 1, Spanish, conferenciante
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Friends of Hospice Ottawa
1, record 2, English, Friends%20of%20Hospice%20Ottawa
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FOHO 1, record 2, English, FOHO
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Friends of Hospice Ottawa's mission is to support, educate, and empower those who are affected by or caring for, a person with a life threatening illness so that they may live as fully as possible. We affirm life by attending to the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of individuals and their families. 1, record 2, English, - Friends%20of%20Hospice%20Ottawa
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Friends of Hospice Ottawa
1, record 2, French, Friends%20of%20Hospice%20Ottawa
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FOHO 1, record 2, French, FOHO
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Friends of Hospice Ottawa (FOHO) est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré visant à offrir des services d'appoint en matière de soins palliatifs. Il soutient, renseigne et habilite les personnes qui luttent contre une maladie extrêmement grave ou les personnes qui leur prodiguent des soins. Le FOHO offre des programmes tels que les visites à domicile par une personne bénévole, les soins palliatifs de jour, le soutien dans le deuil, l'enseignement aux bénévoles ainsi que des programmes éducatifs. 2, record 2, French, - Friends%20of%20Hospice%20Ottawa
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Les amis des soins palliatifs d'Ottawa
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-12-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- convention delegate
1, record 3, English, convention%20delegate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- conventioneer 2, record 3, English, conventioneer
correct
- conventioner 2, record 3, English, conventioner
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person attending a convention. 3, record 3, English, - convention%20delegate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Convention cities receive an average of $132 in "new money" from each attending delegate ... A breakdown of daily expenditures by a convention delegate is shown ... 1, record 3, English, - convention%20delegate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
delegate: A representative to a convention or conference. 2, record 3, English, - convention%20delegate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- congressiste
1, record 3, French, congressiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- délégué à un congrès 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20un%20congr%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
- déléguée à un congrès 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20un%20congr%C3%A8s
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui participe à un congrès. 3, record 3, French, - congressiste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les congressistes peuvent être invités à des réceptions, vins d'honneur, et avoir à leur disposition la clique municipale pour la célébration des hymnes. 4, record 3, French, - congressiste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un congressiste, comme tout voyageur, désire surtout sentir, au-delà de l'apport économique qu'il représente pour la communauté qui le reçoit, qu'il est vraiment le bienvenu. 4, record 3, French, - congressiste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Délégué à un congrès international. 2, record 3, French, - congressiste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour certains délégués, le congrès est une possibilité de plus de s'assurer des loisirs [...] 4, record 3, French, - congressiste
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les dépenses par délégué et par congrès seraient à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur des États-Unis de plus de 265$ (1975), soit 90$ par jour; 43 % de participants dépenseraient plus de 250$ par congrès [...] 4, record 3, French, - congressiste
Record 3, Key term(s)
- participante à un congrès
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de conferencias y coloquios
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- congresista
1, record 3, Spanish, congresista
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- refractory witness
1, record 4, English, refractory%20witness
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- recalcitrant witness 2, record 4, English, recalcitrant%20witness
correct
- rebellious witness 3, record 4, English, rebellious%20witness
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
refractory witness... where any person, attending either in obedience to a summons, or by virtue of a warrant, or being present in a court and being orally required by the court to give evidence in any cause...(a) refuses to be sworn as a witness... 4, record 4, English, - refractory%20witness
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
What that means is that if the accused needs the testimony of a reluctant or recalcitrant witness to help establish his innocence, he has the right to secure the issuance of a federal subpoena, which is served on the witness by a U.S. marshal ... 5, record 4, English, - refractory%20witness
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- témoin réfractaire
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9moin%20r%C3%A9fractaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- témoin récalcitrant 2, record 4, French, t%C3%A9moin%20r%C3%A9calcitrant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Qu'arrive-t-il si un comité fait face à un témoin récalcitrant ou s'il se voit refuser un document que les membres jugent nécessaire pour la conduite d'une enquête? 2, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9moin%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Courts
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- person appearing
1, record 5, English, person%20appearing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- person attending 2, record 5, English, person%20attending
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any person appearing before the Panel as a party(as opposed to attending as a witness) must be made aware in advance of the hearing of the charges to be answered and the need where appropriate to adduce evidence in corroboration or rebuttal in answering the charges. 3, record 5, English, - person%20appearing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- comparant
1, record 5, French, comparant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- personne comparante 2, record 5, French, personne%20comparante
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le procès-verbal contenant les dépositions des témoins est signé par l'arbitre chargé de l'enquête et par le comparant. 1, record 5, French, - comparant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-06-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- Nervous System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spinal cord disabled person
1, record 6, English, spinal%20cord%20disabled%20person
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission shall establish and maintain a central registry of spinal cord disabled persons : Every public and private health and social agency and attending physician shall report to the Commission within five(5) calendar days of identification of any spinal cord disabled person. 2, record 6, English, - spinal%20cord%20disabled%20person
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Système nerveux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- personne handicapée par une lésion de la moelle épinière
1, record 6, French, personne%20handicap%C3%A9e%20par%20une%20l%C3%A9sion%20de%20la%20moelle%20%C3%A9pini%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- delegate
1, record 7, English, delegate
correct, see observation, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a person attending a conference or course. 2, record 7, English, - delegate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A representative to a convention or conference ... 3, record 7, English, - delegate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A residential conference provides opportunities for informal talks between delegates, over meals, in bars and lounges, thus enhancing the value of the conference. 2, record 7, English, - delegate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term delegate implies someone who is nominated to represent others at a conference ... At most of the conferences ..., this is not so, and some who attend are self-appointed. The term, therefore, appears to be a misnomer. It is, however, an accepted term and is more readily understood than any alternative which might be chosen, eg, representative or member. 2, record 7, English, - delegate
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- délégué
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- déléguée 2, record 7, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si les délégués à votre réunion viennent d'autres villes ou d'autres pays, faites-leur parvenir également un plan de votre ville [...] Vous connaissez mieux que l'étranger votre propre ville : signalez [...] à vos participants les meilleurs moyens d'arriver à l'heure à l'assemblée. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour certains délégués, le congrès est une possibilité de plus de s'assurer des loisirs; pour d'autres, c'est l'occasion où il faut tout oublier excepté le travail. La vérité se trouve entre ces deux extrêmes [...] 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de conferencias y coloquios
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- delegado
1, record 7, Spanish, delegado
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-11-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- personal attendant 1, record 8, English, personal%20attendant
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- attendant 2, record 8, English, attendant
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any able-bodied adult having use of all limbs and eyesight, who is physically capable of assisting the disabled person to an exit in the event of an emergency and attending to the personal needs of the handicapped passenger during flight. 3, record 8, English, - personal%20attendant
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- accompagnateur 1, record 8, French, accompagnateur
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- accompagnateur de personne handicapée 2, record 8, French, accompagnateur%20de%20personne%20handicap%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout adulte ayant l'usage de ses membres et de ses yeux, physiquement capable d'amener une personne handicapée vers une issue de secours en cas d'urgence et qui voit aux besoins personnels de ce passager pendant le vol. 3, record 8, French, - accompagnateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-02-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- regular day student
1, record 9, English, regular%20day%20student
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
day student : a person who attends a regular day session in contrast to a person attending continuation school, evening school, or residential school. 2, record 9, English, - regular%20day%20student
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- élève régulier des cours du jour
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%20r%C3%A9gulier%20des%20cours%20du%20jour
masculine and feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-08-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
- Tourism (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cruising conventioneer
1, record 10, English, cruising%20conventioneer
proposal
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- cruising conventioner 1, record 10, English, cruising%20conventioner
proposal
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conventioneer; conventioner : a person attending a convention. 2, record 10, English, - cruising%20conventioneer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cruise, v.: to sail or travel about from place to place on pleasure or business. 3, record 10, English, - cruising%20conventioneer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- congressiste-croisiériste
1, record 10, French, congressiste%2Dcroisi%C3%A9riste
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
croisiériste : Personne qui fait une croisière touristique. 2, record 10, French, - congressiste%2Dcroisi%C3%A9riste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le congrès-croisière. - Cette réunion se passe sur un bateau spécialement affrété, effectuant une croisière dont l'itinéraire a été fixé à l'avance par l'organisateur de la rencontre. (...) Les groupes embarqués peuvent aller jusqu'à 1 600 personnes (...), mais en général, le maximum est de 500 congressistes-croisiéristes. 1, record 10, French, - congressiste%2Dcroisi%C3%A9riste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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