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swahili [adjective]

Haramu

Maana (Definition)

Prohibited by statutory law, religious doctrine, or societal ethics.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

illicit / unlawful / forbidden

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

illegal

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic haram
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Biashara ya dawa za kulevya ni haramu nchini."

Translation: Drug trafficking is illicit in the country.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Pinga marufukuBatili
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