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The Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon

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zdq noun sg. emphatic
zdq, zdqˀ (zḏeq, zeḏqā) n.m. that which is due
1 that which is proper or right Syr. ▶ more

--(a) law Syr.

--(b) portion (allowance) Syr, Man.

--(c) appropriate thing, rightful need Syr.

(c.1) appropriate punishment Syr.

(c.2) ܐܝܟ ܙܕܩܗ : as is proper, appropriate for something/someone Syr.

(c.3) normal appurtenance Syr.

(c.4) ܒܙܕܩܐ : rightfully, appropriately Syr.
2 that which is due Syr, Man. ▶ more

--(a) debt, rightfully owed object Syr.

--(b) charity, alms Syr, Man.

(b.1) donated funds of the church Syr.

--(c) office, duty Syr.

--(d) a service or ritual involving an offering Syr, Man.

(d.1) zidqa brika: "blessed oblation", a ritual meal Man.

--(e) portion (tribute) Syr.
3 return Syr.