"Kazi" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkɑːzi/ Forms: Kazis [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Arabic قَاضٍ (qāḍin), from قَضَى (qaḍā, “to judge”) Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|ar|قَاضٍ}} Borrowed from Arabic قَاضٍ (qāḍin), {{root|en|ar|ق ض ي}} Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kazi (plural Kazis)
  1. A civil judge in Arabic, Persian or Turkish countries. Synonyms: Khazi, qadi, cadi
    Sense id: en-Kazi-en-noun-dT8Ew1Vd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1885, Sir Richard Burton, The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, vol. 1",
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          "text": "“Up with thee speak with the Kazi, for thy wife hath complained of to him and her favour is thus and thus.”\nPage 301\n“...O man, and speak with the Kazi; for thy wife hath complained of thee to him.” Said he, “He made peace between us just now.” But said they, “We come from another Kazi, and thy wife hath complained of thee to our Kazi.” So he arose and went with them to their Kazi, calling on Allah for aid against..."
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          "text": "So I agreed to submit myself to such decision and we both presented ourselves before the Kazi, who said, ‘What bringeth you hither and what is your case and your quarrel?’"
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