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Legal Terms in Khasi




Lawyer - Muktiar

Lawsuit - Ka Mokotduma

Deed - Ka Dulir Khyndew

Gift deed - Ka Jingaisngewbha/ Ka Dulir Jingaisngewbha

Lease deed - Ka Dulir Ai Wai

Fine - Ka Jarimana/ Ka Daiñkuna

Judge - Nongbishar

Magistrate - Majistor

Court house- Ka Ïingkashari/ Ka Ïingbishar

Witness - Nongsakhi

Boundary description - Pud Sawdong

Court appearance - Hajir

Signature - Jingsoi

Judgement/ Order - Ka Jingbishar/ Ka Rai

Bailor - Bahjamin

Divorce - Pyllait San Shyieng

Maintenance - Bai Bam

Defamation - Ka Jingpynbudnam

Plaintiff / Petitioner - Nongmudui

Defendant/ Respondent- Nongshahmudui

Offence/ Illegal act - Ka Kam Be-aiñ

Tax/ Royalty - Musur

Cross-examine - Swar

Petition - Dorkhad

Mortgage - Ka Bynda


Many of us might not know the correct legal terms in Khasi. 📃🖋️ So here they are!
Khublei Shibun @nisha_daphi for sharing your legal know-how! 😀🙏




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