Firman (en. Sign)

/fir-man/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Document issued by an authority that grants certain rights or privileges.
The king issued a firman granting land to the nobles.
El rey emitió un firman que concedía tierras a los nobles.
In some countries, it is a formal edict or resolution.
The sultan's firman was inviolable and had to be obeyed.
El firman del sultán era inviolable y debía ser obedecido.

Etymology

From Persian فیرمان (firman), meaning 'order' or 'decree.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sign a firman
To issue an official document.
firmar un firman
education through the firman
To receive training based on signed rules.
educación a través del firman

Related Words

signature
A person's written sign or name to validate a document.
firma
signer
A person who signs a document.
firmante

Slang Meanings

To do something officially or legally.
We're going to sign the purchase of the house tomorrow.
Vamos a firman la compra de la casa mañana.
To give approval to a proposal.
The boss said he was ready to sign the project.
El jefe dijo que estaba listo para firman el proyecto.