shari'a
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In some countries and regions, caning may be imposed on offenders for violating shari'a law.
See also: sharia
English
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Etymology
From Arabic شَرِيعَة (šarīʕa, literally “path, way”).
Noun
shari'a (uncountable)
- (Islam) A body of religious law forming a part of the Islamic tradition based on the scriptures of Islam, particularly the Qur'an and hadith.
- The legislation of shari'a here is very strict.
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Translations
Islamic religious law
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Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic شَرِيعَة (šarīʕa).
Pronunciation
Noun
shàr̆i'ā̀ f (plural shar̃i'ō'ī, possessed form shàr̆i'àr̃)
Italian
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Etymology
From Arabic شَرِيعَة (šarīʕa).
Noun
shari'a f (uncountable)