sharia law

English

Noun

sharia law (countable and uncountable, plural sharia laws)

  1. A pleonastic but common variant of shari'a.
    Synonym: shari'a
  2. (countable, Islam) Any of the laws in this system.

Usage notes
  • The use of "sharia law" rather than "sharia" or "shari'a" is common but is avoided by careful speakers and writers.
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