A force is an action (usually a push or a pull) that can cause an object to change its velocity or its shape, or to resist other forces, or to cause changes of pressure in a fluid. (Wikipedia. 2025. Force. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force)
The title deed of a property is the document which evidences or proves ownership of the property. (Multilingual thesaurus on land tenure (English version)
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Reedbeds are stands of tall flood-tolerant vegetation occurring typically in areas of shallow water, dominated by stands of common reed alongside a more diverse community including reedmace, reed sweet-grass and other tall emergents. (UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Priority Habitat Descriptions (2011). https://freshwaterhabitats.b-cdn.net/app/uploads/2016/01/UKBAP_PriorityHabitatDesc-Rev2011.pdf)
Social norms are the informal rules of appropriate behaviour within a group. They consist of shared beliefs about which behaviours are typical and appropriate within the group. Social norms can influence or uphold behaviour, and they are typically maintained by social approval or disapproval for engaging in a behaviour (referred to as “social sanctions”) (FAO, NRI and AWARD. 2026. The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Rome. https://doi.org/10.4060/cd9262en)
The coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros), a native of Southeast Asia, is a major invasive pest of coconut and oil-palm trees in the Pacific region. (Kenis, M.; Hurley, B.P.; Colombari, F.; Lawson, S.; Sun, J.; Wilcken, C.; Weeks, R. and Sathyapala, S. 2019. Guide to the classical biological control of insect pests in planted and natural forests, FAO Forestry Paper No. 182. Rome, FAO. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. http://www.fao.org/3/ca3677en/CA3677EN.pdf).)
Agreement between two or more of the constituent states of a federal State, e.g. between the federation and the states, or any agreement between public authorities within a sovereign state. (FAOLEX. 2025. Glossary https://www.fao.org/faolex/)
Paraoxon is a parasympathomimetic drug which acts as an cholinesterase inhibitor. It is an organophosphate oxon, and the active metabolite of the insecticide parathion (Wikipedia. 2025. Paraoxon.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraoxon)
Citrus fruits are produced by trees of the rue family and characterized by aromatic oily peels, globular form, and interior segments of juice filled vesicles. The fruit is fully exposed to pesticides during the rowing season. The fruit pulp may be consumed in succulent form and as a beverage. The entire fruit may be used for preserving. (FAO & WHO. 1993. Portion of Commodities to which Maximum Residue Limits Apply and which is Analyzed. CAC/GL 41-1993)
Omphalophlebitis is an inflammation and/or infection of the umbilical vein. (Selig M, Lewandowski A, Burton MS, Ball RL. MANAGEMENT OF OMPHALOPHLEBITIS AND UMBILICAL HERNIA IN THREE NEONATAL GIRAFFE (GIRAFFA CAMELOPARDALIS). J Zoo Wildl Med. 2015 Dec;46(4):938-40. doi: 10.1638/2015-0036.1. PMID: 26667556)
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Afflicts umbilical vein in newborn animals and humans.
The towing tank is a fundamental tool utilised by naval architects and other engineering professionals for conducting physical model experiments within a controlled environment. (Australian Maritime College https://www.amc.edu.au/facilities/towing-tank)
A penalty is the punishment or consequence that is imposed on a person or entity for committing an offence. Penalties are designed to deter people from committing offences and to punish those who do. (FAOLEX. 2025. Glossary https://www.fao.org/faolex/)
A broad term that describes a wide variety of unacceptable fishing activities that can be found in all types and dimensions of fisheries. It occurs both on the high seas and in areas within national jurisdiction. It concerns all aspects and stages of the capture and utilization of fish, and it may sometimes be associated with organized crime. (FAO. 2024. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024. Blue Transformation in action. Rome. https://doi.org/10.4060/cd0683en)
Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp. (MeSH. 2025. Dental Caries. https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D003731)
