Tagalog edit

Etymology edit

Literally, arm of the law.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌbisiɡ naŋ baˈtas/, [ˌbi.sɪɡ nɐm bɐˈtas]
  • Hyphenation: bi‧sig ng ba‧tas

Noun edit

bisig ng batás (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜒᜐᜒᜄ᜔ ᜈᜅ᜔ ᜊᜆᜐ᜔)

  1. (idiomatic) authorities
    Synonym: awtoridad