FIRMAN

Etymology

Proper noun

Firman

A surname.

Etymology

Noun

firman (plural firmans)

A royal decree issued by a sovereign in certain historical Islamic states, especially by the Sultan of Turkey.

Hyponym: hatti-sherif

Source: Wiktionary

Fir"man ( or ), n.; pl. Firmans or. Etym: [Pers. ferman.]

Definition: In Turkey and some other Oriental countries, a decree or mandate issued by the sovereign; a royal order or grant; -- generally given for special objects, as to a traveler to insure him protection and assistance. [Written also firmaun.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition