Meaning & use
Shura
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A consultative council, or the Islamic principle of governing through consultation with the community.
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The tribal elders convened a shura to settle the dispute over grazing land.
Many Gulf states maintain an appointed Shura Council that advises the ruler on legislation.
A note on using this word
From Arabic 'shura' (consultation), rooted in a Quranic principle that rulers should consult with their community before deciding important matters.
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