Definitions for halachahɑˈlɔ xə, hɑ lɑˈxɑ; -lɑˈxɔt
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)
Halakah, Halaka, Halacha(noun)
Talmudic literature that deals with law and with the interpretation of the laws on the Hebrew Scriptures
WiktionaryRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)
A law or tradition established by the Halacha.
Jewish Talmudic law, taken as a whole.
Webster DictionaryRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)
the general term for the Hebrew oral or traditional law; one of two branches of exposition in the Midrash. See Midrash
Origin: [Heb. halchh.]
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the Jewish law as developed into validity by the decisions of the Scribes, on the basis of inferential reasoning or established custom; it was of higher authority than the law as written, though not held valid till sanctioned by a majority of the doctors.
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