Firman

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Firman \Fir"man\ (? or ?), n.; pl. {Firmans}or. [Pers.
     ferm[=a]n.]
     In Turkey and some other Oriental countries, a decree or
     mandate issued by the sovereign; a royal order or grant; --
     generally given for special objects, as to a traveler to
     insure him protection and assistance. [Written also


     {firmaun}.]
     [1913 Webster]

From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  FIRMAN. A passport g ranted by the Great Mogul, to captains of foreign 
  vessels, to trade within the territories over which he has jurisdiction; a 
  permit.