Loya Jirga

Definitions of Loya Jirga
  1. noun
    a grand council or grand assembly used to resolve political conflicts or other national problems
    “he convened a Loya Jirga that persuaded tribal leaders to acquiesce”
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    Jirga
    a Pashto term for a decision making assembly of male elders
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