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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
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