Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
hederlig vandel
English translation:
of good standing; a record of upright dealings
Norwegian term
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hederlig vandel
I have come across this phrase. Though I understand it's meaning (being of reputable character), I would like to know how best to express it in British English (as it's needed for a legal text, referring to company directors):
" ha ført en hederlig vandel"
KR,
Alison.
| 3 | of good standing; a record of upright dealings |
Adrian MM.
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| 4 | blameless conduct |
Enrique Bjarne Strand Ferrer
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| 1 | good conduct |
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Proposed translations
Austria
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of good standing; a record of upright dealings
vandel > behavio(u)r; conduct; handel og vandel : everyday dealings, Einar Haugen
'British English' - better steer clear of the term of 'habit & repute' in Scots law.
She is regarded as an upstanding citizen in the local community.
upright implies a strict adherence to moral principles. a stern and upright minister. honest stresses adherence to such virtues as truthfulness, candor, or fairness. known for being *honest in business dealings*.
Spain
Sworn T. & Chartered Financial Analyst
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blameless conduct
Venezuela
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good conduct
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Operatøren må fylle nødvendige krav til hederlig vandel og erfaring (§ 2-9). Interbanksystemene skal i utgangspunktet være åpne for alle banker som har adgang til å drive virksomhet her i riket, når ikke annet følger av konsesjonen (§ 2-8 ).
The operator must fulfil the necessary requirements regarding good conduct and experience. Interbank systems shall in principle be open to all banks which have the right to engage in activities in Norway, unless otherwise specified by the authorisation (§ 2-8).
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A. Kondo · 2000 · Social Science
The good conduct clause, att föra en hederlig vandel (litt. `to lead an honest life/conduct').
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Note added at 1 day 1 hr (2023-03-11 14:15:28 GMT)
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ha ført en hederlig vandel > has evidenced good conduct
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