swahili [noun]

Kadhi mkuu

Maana (Definition)

The senior judicial authority presiding over family, marriage, and inheritance law courts.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Chief Kadhi / Islamic Chief Justice

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Chief Kadhi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Legal System

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kadhi mkuu alitangaza kuonekana kwa mwezi mchanga."

Translation: The Chief Kadhi announced the sighting of the new moon.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

jaji mwalimu