cadis
- plural of cadi.
Example Sentences
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The cadis, of course, were "good friends of France" and in their home town of Blida, a street leading off the main square is named in honor of Benyoussef's grandfather.
From Time Magazine Archive
They also fulfil along with the cadis the duties of interpreters of the law, and preceptors of the Koran.
From Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. by Hell, Xavier Hommaire de
The cadis are chosen from among the students at the Azhar university.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various
They have, however, preserved the judicial authority of their cadis, and the Russian tribunals only take cognizance of those criminal and civil cases which the cadis cannot decide.
From Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. by Hell, Xavier Hommaire de
When any lawsuits arose, magistrates called cadis, whose authority was respected both by the king and the people, could alone decide them.
From History of the Moors of Spain by Florian, M.
