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firman

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪərmən]

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Learn how to use firman in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “government”

(noun) a firman is a special order from a ruler or government official. It is like a written command that has authority, allowing someone to do something or giving them certain rights.

Example

The king issued a firman granting the villagers the right to collect water from the river.

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Without a firman, the merchants could not sell their goods in the city.

Example

What does the firman say about the new tax regulations?

Context: “historical”

(noun) in history, a firman was often used by leaders in places like the Ottoman Empire to communicate orders or laws. It was a way to show power and govern the people.

Example

The sultan's firman was read aloud in the square to inform everyone of the new laws.

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Many people ignored the firman because they didn't believe it would be enforced.

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What important decisions were made in the last firman issued by the ruler?

How to pronounce firman

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪərmən]

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