Corrupted from Adalat, justice, equity; a court of justice. The terms "Dewanny Adawlut" and "Foujdarry Adaw-lut" denote the civil and criminal courts of justice in India. Wharton.
Definition of Adawlut
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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition