Definition of "pashalik" []

• The jurisdiction, or the territory of a pasha. (noun)

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• "The pashalik of Djidda was reduced to perfect insignificance by the power of the sherif of Mekka; and the title had become merely an honorary distinction, enjoyed by the individual on whom it had been bestowed, while he resided in some provincial town of Turkey or at Constantinople, without ever attempting to take possession of his government."
• "Milosh was recognized by the sultan as prince of Serbia (the pashalik of Belgrade), which was given a measure of self-government."
• "'On one and the same day,' says Dr. Meryon, 'I have known her to dictate papers that concerned the political welfare of a pashalik, and descend to trivial details about the composition of a house-paint, the making of butter, drenching a sick horse, choosing lambs, or cutting out a maid's apron."