porte

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1. porte - Noun

2. Porte - Proper noun

Meaning

The Ottoman court; the government of the Turkish empire, officially called the Sublime Porte, from the gate (port) of the sultan's palace at which justice was administered.

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About 50 stations, generally current or former termini, are exceptions; most have three tracks and two platforms ( Porte d'Orléans ), or two tracks and a central platform ( Porte Dauphine ). Source: Internet

After the Porte rejected an offer of mediation in April 1716, Charles VI despatched Eugene to Hungary to lead his relatively small but professional army. Source: Internet

Australian Richie Porte took third place. Source: Internet

Dombrowski reported that the soldiers he had sent to defend the ramparts of the city between Point du Jour and Porte d'Auteuil had retreated to the city; he had only 4,000 soldiers left at la Muette, 2,000 at Neuilly, and 200 at Asnieres and Saint Ouen. Source: Internet

Mademoiselle Privé Bouton collection of watches introduced earlier this year came from a box of unfinished vintage Chanel buttons that he picked up one weekend at the Porte de Vanves flea market in Paris. Source: Internet

But European intervention pressured the Turks to treat the Maronites more justly. citation Following the recommendations of the powers, the Ottoman Porte granted Lebanon local autonomy, guaranteed by the powers, under a Christian governor. Source: Internet

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