Arabic · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Zabita

ज़ाबिता

said ZAA-bi-ta

also written: zabita, zabta

Meaning

A rule, regulation or code of procedure laid down by the state; secular law as opposed to sharia.

Literally: a rule, regulation

Related words

A flat, trapezoidal plucked zither of many strings, a classical instrument of the Arab and Ottoman world.

Custom, established usage or rule of procedure; a code of regulations governing administration.