swahili [noun]

Maghukumu

Maana (Definition)

Formal judicial pronouncements or binding decisions rendered by a court of law.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

judicial verdicts / legal sentences / court rulings

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

verdict za jaji / hukumu za mahakama

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('hukm')

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Maghukumu ya Mahakama Kuu yalisomwa mbele ya mawakili wote."

Translation: The judicial verdicts of the High Court were read before all advocates.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Hukumu maamuzi kauli ya sheria