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qadi

 

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Noun qadi has 1 sense
  1. qadi - an Islamic judge
    --1 is a kind of
    judge, justice, jurist, magistrate

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Term: Qadi

Definition: A qadi is a judge in Islamic law and court system.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In the Islamic legal system, a qadi is a judge who is responsible for interpreting and applying sharia law. They play a crucial role in resolving disputes and delivering justice according to Islamic principles.

Example sentence 1 (sense 1): The qadi listened attentively to both parties involved in the dispute and carefully considered their arguments before making a fair and just decision.

Sense 2: Historically, the term qadi was also used in some local contexts to refer to a local judge or magistrate, regardless of their religious affiliation.

Example sentence 2 (sense 2): In certain regions, a qadi was responsible for resolving civil matters and maintaining law and order within the community.

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