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Munsif

मुंसिफ़
said mun-sif
also written: Munsaf
Meaning

A judge or arbiter; one who deals out justice fairly.

Literally: one who acts with equity (insaf)

Usage & notes

Emphasises the impartiality of the one who judges; in colonial India it was also the title of a junior civil judge.