noun
- plural of pashalic; territories or provinces governed by a pasha in the Ottoman Empire
Usage: historical; also spelled pashaliks
Examples
- The Ottoman Empire was divided into several pashalics, each ruled by a pasha.
- During the 16th century, the pashalics of the Balkans were important administrative divisions.
- The governor of each pashalic reported directly to the sultan.
- Trade routes connected the various pashalics throughout the empire.