On 31 Oct 2007 09:20:20 -0700, in bit.listserv.ibm-main you wrote: >"Engineer" as a title > >In some countries of Continental Europe and Latin America the title is >limited by law to people with an engineering degree, and the use of the >title by others (even persons with much work experience) is illegal. In >Italy the title is limited to people who, besides holding an engineering >degree, have passed a professional abilitation exam (Esame di Stato). > >Laws exist in all U.S. states, Canada and in South Africa which limit >the use of several engineer titles, particularly the title of >"Professional Engineer," and often also titles indicating a specific, >regulated branch of engineering, such as "civil engineer" or "mechanical >engineer." Most U.S. states do not restrict unlicensed persons from >calling themselves an "engineer" or indicating branches or specialties >not covered by the licensing acts, though the legal situation regarding >the title of "engineer" in Canada is unsettled.
What about historical uses - such as the guy who drives the Train? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
