Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Dastur
दस्तूर
said das-TOOR
also written: dastur, dustoor
Meaning
Custom, established usage or rule of procedure; a code of regulations governing administration.
Literally: a rule, custom, model
Related words
ARABIC
Qanun
A flat, trapezoidal plucked zither of many strings, a classical instrument of the Arab and Ottoman world.
ARABIC
Riwaj
Custom or customary practice; the established usage of a community having the force of law.
PERSIAN
Dastur-ul-Amal
A manual of regulations and procedure; a code of standing instructions for administrative and revenue practice.