sharia law

English

Noun

sharia law (countable and uncountable, plural sharia laws)

1. A pleonastic but common variant of shari'a.

   Synonym: shari'a

   Hypernyms: theocracy; ideocracy

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.