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shura
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shura, shoora [ˈʃʊərə]
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) Islam a consultative council or assembly
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (Non-Christian Religions / Islam) Islam the process of decision-making by consultation and deliberation
[from Arabic shūrā, literally: consultation]


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The 1/5 Infantry Battalion met only light resistance in their push south and had already been able to meet locals at shuras (councils), Brigadier General Larry Nicholson said, speaking to a convoy with which AFP was travelling.
The 1/5 Infantry Battalion met only light resistance in their push south and had already been able to meet locals at shuras (councils), Brigadier General Larry Nicholson said, speaking to a convoy with which AFP was travelling.
The 1/5 Infantry Battalion met only light resistance in their push south and had already been able to meet locals at shuras (councils), Brigadier General Larry Nicholson said, speaking to a convoy with which AFP was travelling.
 
 
 
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