irade

[ Turkish ih-rah-de ]

noun

1. a decree of a Muslim ruler.

irade

/ ɪˈrɑːdɛ /

noun

1. a written edict of a Muslim ruler

Word History and Origins

Origin of irade¹

1880–85; < Turkish < Arabic irādah will, wish

Word History and Origins

Origin of irade¹

C19: from Turkish: will, desire, from Arabic irādah

Example Sentences

A written decree of an Ottoman sultan is also termed an irade, the word being taken from the Arab.

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