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Hudood

Definition:

Noun: In Islamic law, limits or boundaries that define offenses and punishments for specific crimes.

Plural noun: The punishment or penalties prescribed within Islamic law.

Sense 1:

Noun: The Islamic legal boundaries that serve as a deterrent for crimes.

Example sentence: Understanding the hudood is crucial for studying Islamic jurisprudence.

Sense 2:

Plural noun: The punishments prescribed within Islamic law.

Example sentence: Theft and adultery are among the offenses that fall under the hudood in some Islamic countries.

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