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13:53 May 1, 2009 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s) | |||||||
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5 +2 | in monitoring compliance with... |
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4 | surveillance |
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3 +1 | ensuring |
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3 | in making sure / ensuring / watching ... that |
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surveillance Explanation: / |
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ensuring Explanation: Of the three options you've provided, I like "monitoring" best. But I imagine this entity is not merely keeping track of whether the law is followed; they're also going to inform the authorities if they find the law isn't being followed and, presumably, the authorities will take action to see that the law is followed. |
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in making sure / ensuring / watching ... that Explanation: ) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 mins (2009-05-01 13:59:06 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Example: Deputy Interior Minister inspects entertainment venues in Phuket to ensure strict enforcement of safety laws. The Deputy Interior Minister inspected pubs in ... thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/previewnews.php?news_id=255202170030 |
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in monitoring compliance with... Explanation: Not only does this "sound right", but it has a *lot* of Google hits. |
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