1. A judge in Islamic law who administers justice according to Islamic legal principles.
Usage: Also spelled qadi or cadi.; Used in Muslim-majority countries and historical Islamic societies.; Formal or educational context.

Examples

• The kadi presided over the case in the Islamic court.
• Under Ottoman rule, the kadi was responsible for interpreting Sharia law.
• The kadi's decision was based on Islamic legal traditions.
• In medieval Islamic cities, the kadi served as both judge and administrator.
• The kadi heard disputes between merchants in the marketplace.