The status of a fully independent state should be contrasted with that of dependent or vassal states, where a superior state has the legal authority to impose its will over the subject, or inferior, state.
plural pilafs. Learner's definition of PILAF. [count, noncount] : a dish that is made of seasoned rice and vegetables and often meat. a vegetable pilaf. a serving of rice pilaf.
Joloff rice. Popular in West Africa, joloff rice is a rice dish cooked with tomatoes, vegetables, meats and spices such as nutmeg, ginger, pepper and cumin. Joloff rice is garnished with fried plantains before serving, and eaten as a side dish.