Mufti (noun)

1. A Muslim scholar who is an expert in Islamic law and is authorized to give legal opinions (fatwās).
2. Civilian dress worn by a person who usually wears a uniform, especially a military uniform.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from turkish mufti, from arabic muftī 'a legal expert, interpreter of the law' (based on the idea of giving legal opinions or 'fatwās').

Examples:

1. The mufti is highly respected in the Muslim community for his knowledge of Islamic law.
2. The mufti is often consulted for legal opinions on a variety of religious and social issues.
3. The mufti's fatwās are considered authoritative by many Muslims.
4. The soldier appeared in mufti when he attended the wedding of his friend.
5. The judge put on mufti and blended into the crowd as he left the court.