firman

[ fur-muh n, fer-mahn ]

/ ˈfɜr mən, fərˈmɑn /

an edict or administrative order issued by or in the name of a Middle Eastern sovereign (formerly by an Ottoman Turkish sultan).

Origin of firman

1610–20; < Turkish ferman < Persian farmān

Firman reckons that he loses about two friends a year to climbing-related accidents.

Michael Ybarra’s Death Underscores the Allure and Dangers of Solo Climbing |Scott C. Johnson |July 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
There is no solace in the adage that ‘at least he died doing what he loved,’” Firman told me, “It sucks and it will happen.

Michael Ybarra’s Death Underscores the Allure and Dangers of Solo Climbing |Scott C. Johnson |July 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
The more important dynamic at work, Firman said, is the longer-term process of elemental self-discovery that can happen.

Michael Ybarra’s Death Underscores the Allure and Dangers of Solo Climbing |Scott C. Johnson |July 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Miss Firman was called from the room, and Mr. Gryce found himself left for a few moments alone.

Hand and Ring |Anna Katharine Green

In fact, in the firman which he has since sent us, we are mentioned as "nobles."

The Lands of the Saracen |Bayard Taylor
To the requisitions contained in this firman it was incumbent upon those to whom it was addressed to pay implicit obedience.

Visits To Monasteries in the Levant |Robert Curzon
The Turkish Government gave me a firman, which was practically a passport to go where I pleased.

The Treasure of the Tigris |A. F. Mockler Ferryman
Miss Firman came around and touched Mr. Gryce on the shoulder.

Hand and Ring |Anna Katharine Green

firman

/ (fɜːˈmɑːn, ˈfɜː-) /

an edict of an Oriental sovereign

any authoritative grant of permission

C17: from Persian fermān