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emirate
[ uh-meer-it, -eyt, ey-meer-, em-er-it ]
noun
- the office or rank of an emir.
- the state or territory under the jurisdiction of an emir.
- the Emirates. United Arab Emirates.
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/ ˈɛmɪrɪt; ɛˈmɪərɪt /
noun
- the rank or office of an emir
- the government, jurisdiction, or territory of an emir
Example Sentences
Both teenagers were on holiday with their parents in the emirate from the UK, where the age of consent is 16.
"I’m posting because people should be aware of the severity of how bad food allergies can be and the complete negligence from @emirates airline," he wrote.
On Thursday, the day before Mr Sanusi returned to the throne, the Kano State House of Assembly abolished the five former emirates.
In the seven emirates of the UAE, Sharjah outright bans the sale and consumption of alcohol, like neighboring Saudi Arabia, as well as Iran and Kuwait.
Qatar and Britain are allies, the Gulf emirate and Israel are not.
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