sheria
sheh-REE-ah
How to say it
Swahilisheriasheh-REE-ahsoon
Englishlaw
Frenchloi, commandement, règle
Meaning
A rule made by a government that everyone must obey, or the whole body of such rules.
Good to know
Same form in the plural (n class): sheria za nchi, the laws of the country. Kuvunja sheria is to break the law, and mwanasheria is a lawyer.
Examples
- Ni lazima kila mtu afuate sheria.Everyone must obey the law.
- Bunge limepitisha sheria mpya ya ardhi.Parliament has passed a new land law.
- Anasoma sheria katika chuo kikuu.She is studying law at the university.
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