or Ha·la·khah also Ha·la·kah
noun
JudaismThe legal part of Talmudic literature, an interpretation of the laws of the Scriptures.
Origin of Halacha
Hebrew hălākâ rule, tradition from hālak to go hlkRelated Forms:
- Ha·lach′ic
adjective
Halacha
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Noun
(plural halachot or halachoth or halachos)
- Alternative capitalization of Halacha
Usage notes
- The regularly-formed English plural halachas is attested as well, though is not as common as any of the above-listed forms.
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