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sharia (n.)

Islamic religious law, 1855, from Arabic shari'ah "the revealed law," from shar' "revelation."

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Definitions of sharia from WordNet

sharia (n.)
the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed;
sharia is only applicable to Muslims
Synonyms: shariah / shariah law / sharia law / Islamic law
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