Terminology Database
Terms or Phrases
- calling convention
- capture
- captured document
- central processing unit
- certificate of authenticity
- chain of preservation
- character
- character set
- chronological date
- ciphertext
- classification
- classification code
- classification scheme
- classified record
- classify
- clause
- compact disc
- compatibility
- competence
- competent person
- compile
- complete record
- completeness
- compliant
- complimentary clause
- component
- compose
- compression
- conformed copy
- content
- context
- controlling agency
- conversion
- conversion of records
- copy
- copy in form of original
- copy of outgoing document
- corporate body
- correct
- corroboration
- corruption
- countersigner
- CPU
- created record
- creation procedure
- creator
- cross-platform
- crosswalk
- cryptographic system
- cryptography
- cryptosystem
- current record
- custodian
- custody
Term | competent person
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Dictionary Definitions
- n., A person who, i. is qualified because of his knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance, ii. is familiar with the provisions of this Act and the regulations that apply to the work, and iii. has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place. [The Dictionary of Canadian Law, 3rd ed. c2004]
- n., The physical or juridical person given the authority and capacity to act within a specific sphere of responsibility.


