Human rights

Human rights

Fundamental and universal rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. They consist of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that States are obliged to fully respect according to common standards ratified by national and international legislation.

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Auger transition

Astronomy; General astronomy

A radiationless quantum jump that occurs in the X-ray region. When a K-electron is removed from an atom and an L-electron drops into the vacancy in the K-shell, the energy ...

microvilli

Biology; Genetics

Thin fingerlike protrusions from the surface of a cell, often used to increase absorptive capacity or to trap food particles.

CableCARD

Entertainment; TV

Security card that Digital Cable Ready (DCR) TV owners must obtain from their cable company in order to view scrambled programming, such as premium services.

pre-ride

Advertising; Billboard advertising

An in-market field check of available panels to determine locations for a specific GRP/showing.

red shirt

Sports; Football

a designation given to a college player who did not play in any games during a particular year due to injury or coach's choice; such a player is permitted to practice with the ...