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swahili [noun]

Talaka ya kisheria

Maana (Definition)

A formal legal decree issued by a court officially terminating a marriage contract.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

legal divorce decree / judicial dissolution of marriage

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

divorce legal

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Family Law
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mahakama ya kadhi ilitoa talaka ya kisheria baada ya pande zote kukubaliana."

Translation: The Kadhi court granted a legal divorce decree after both parties agreed.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tii sheria bila shurutiKadhibishaRarua mkataba
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