Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Arabic term or phrase:
خوات
English translation:
protection money / extortion
Added to glossary by
Andrew Cavell
Apr 22, 2013 09:34
11 yrs ago
Arabic term
خوات
Arabic to English
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فرض خوات على التجار وابتزاز للآمنين،
From http://aawsat.com/leader.asp?wrid=163, talking about the lawless situation in Tripoli, Lebabon at the moment.
I'm thinking "extortion sums" but not sure.
Also if you could tell me the vowels (- is it خَوَات ?) that would be a great help.
Thank you!
From http://aawsat.com/leader.asp?wrid=163, talking about the lawless situation in Tripoli, Lebabon at the moment.
I'm thinking "extortion sums" but not sure.
Also if you could tell me the vowels (- is it خَوَات ?) that would be a great help.
Thank you!
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| 4 +3 | protection money / extortion |
Maryse Trevithick
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protection money / extortion
الخوّات بضم الخاء is indeed to extortion money from businesses.
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