s. m. (H.), ) Corruption of the Sanskrit word Adhíkár. Authority, power; jurisdiction, rule, extent of dominion, a kingdom, office, appointment, possession, proprietorship; inheritance; right, title, privilege:—adkárdeṉá, v. a. To give authority (to), to authorize; to invest with power or authority; to confer a right; to appoint:—adhkár rakkhṉá, v. a. To have authority; to have a right or claim; to hold an office or appointment:—adhkár karná, v. n. To exercise authority, to administer, to govern, rule, control, &c.:—adhkár milṉá, v. a. To obtain an office or appointment, to be invested with power or authority, to obtain a title.