cadi

A cadi presides over a civil case in a quiet courtroom.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A judge in Islamic law: "cadi" refers to a judge or magistrate who administers justice according to Islamic religious law (Sharia), historically in Muslim countries such as Turkey and Arab regions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cadi presided over the court and issued a ruling based on Islamic law. (The judge made a legal decision in accordance with religious principles.)
  • In the Ottoman Empire, a cadi was responsible for both legal and administrative duties in his district. (The magistrate handled local governance and justice.)

Advanced Usage

• Historical context: The term "cadi" is often used in historical or scholarly discussions about Islamic legal systems.
  • The cadi's authority extended to matters of marriage, inheritance, and commerce. (The judge's jurisdiction covered personal and commercial disputes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kadi (n): an alternative spelling of "cadi," used interchangeably.
  • The kadi delivered a verdict based on the Quran and Hadith. (The judge used primary Islamic texts for his decision.)

Synonyms

• Judge: a public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
• Magistrate: a civil officer with limited judicial authority, often in local courts.

Related Idioms

• (No common idioms directly associated with "cadi"; the term is specific to historical and legal contexts.)