Tagalog

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Etymology

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Literally, arm of the law.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ˌbisiɡ naŋ baˈtas/ [ˌbiː.sɪɡ n̪ɐm bɐˈt̪as]
  • Rhymes: -as
  • Syllabification: bi‧sig ng ba‧tas

Noun

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bisig ng batás (Baybayin spelling ᜊᜒᜐᜒᜄ᜔ ᜈᜅ᜔ ᜊᜆᜐ᜔)

  1. (idiomatic) authorities
    Synonym: awtoridad