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Meanings of abasta in English

Nigerian people.

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        Examples for "bassa"
        1
        On the 24th of June we embarked in two galleys for Suaquem, where the bassa resided.
        A Voyage to Abyssinia
        2
        Accordingly, the prince appeared next day, with a splendid retinue, at the court of the bassa.
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        3
        The bassa agreed to another Jesuit, and it pleased Heaven that the lot fell upon Father Francis Marquez.
        A Voyage to Abyssinia
        4
        Rasselas applauded the design, and appeared, next day, with a splendid retinue at the court of the bassa.
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        5
        It was first taken by the Turks, under the command of bassa Sinan, in the reign of sultan Amurath III.
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        1
        I knew this when we used to visit General Abacha to plan his life presidency.
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        2
        Some reports even said that Gen Abacha had already been buried, in accordance with Islamic practice.
        The Irish Times
        3
        Nigeria - Nigeria's dominant political party yesterday adopted military ruler Gen Sani Abacha as its candidate for August's presidential elections.
        The Irish Times
        4
        Sir, The unfolding disclosures about the relationship between the Nigerian government of General Abacha, and Shell Corporation are profoundly disturbing.
        The Irish Times
        5
        The Abacha family have largely lain low since the short, flamboyant general died of a heart attack while cavorting with Indian prostitutes.
        The Guardian
        Usage of abasta in English
        1
        Abasta said the nation's newly elected president is seeking feedback from tribal members.
        Reuters
        2
        The maximum sentence permitted on the Navajo Nation is 12 months, Navajo Nation spokesman Rick Abasta said.
        Reuters
        3
        Navajo Nation spokesman Rick Abasta said about 300 residents were told to leave their homes in Naschitti, 180 miles northwest of Albuquerque, following the accident.
        Reuters