1. Plural of pashalik; provinces or territories governed by a pasha in the Ottoman Empire.
Usage: historical; often used in plural form

Examples

• The Ottoman Empire was divided into several pashaliks, each ruled by a pasha.
• During the 16th century, pashaliks were the primary administrative divisions of Ottoman territories.
• The governor of each pashalik reported directly to the sultan.
• Trade routes connected the various pashaliks throughout the empire.
• Local officials in the pashaliks collected taxes on behalf of the central government.