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sheng [noun]

Kangaroo court

Maana (Definition)

An informal or illegal street tribunal that dispenses mob justice.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mob justice / informal tribunal

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kangaroo court

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Sheng / English
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwizi aliyekamatwa alipelekwa kwenye kangaroo court."

Translation: The caught thief was taken to a street tribunal.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
korti ya mtaani
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