שלטון

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Hebrew

Etymology

Root
שׁ־ל־ט (š-l-ṭ)

From the root שׁ־ל־ט (sh-l-t, Forming words relating to controlling.), compare with שָׁלַט (shalát, to rule).

Cf Arabic root س-ل-ط

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Noun

שִׁלְטוֹן (shiltónm (plural indefinite שִׁלְטוֹנוֹת)

  1. reign, rule, rulership
  2. government, authority

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