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dhimmi

dhimmi Β n.β€”Β Β«Jews had held the status of β€œdhimmis” since the twelfth century. β€œDhimmi” means a protected person without the rights of a citizen. He could not vote, get a passport or have his oath accepted in a Morroccan law court.Β»Β β€”β€œEquality...

dhimmi

dhimmi Β n.β€”Β Β«Lebanese Forces officials say they are only trying to establish a balance of power between Christians and Druze and end what they allege is the Christian status as dhimmi, second-class citizens, in the Chouf.Β»Β β€”β€œUneasy Peace Prevails in...

dhimmi

dhimmi
Β n.β€”Β Β«The offer of Islam or Dhimmi status must be made before the attack is launched.Β»Β β€”β€œThe Political Importance of Islam” by Arthur JefferyΒ Journal of Near Eastern StudiesΒ Oct., 1942. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

dub-deuce

dub-deuce Β n.β€”Β Β«They have no function other than to look hip, their constant-motion appearance helping teens and early 20-somethings achieve status at a time where β€œdub-deuces” (22-inch wheels) and sparkling, showy rims are part of urban chic...

de facto

de facto Β n.β€”Β Β«One’s unmarried partner is referred to as the de facto husband or wife by some authorities. This has passed into Australian casual usage, in contrast to other English-speaking countries, as the slang term defacto to refer to one’s...