rabbinic

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Pronunciations

rabbinic (ruh-BIH-nik) listen
rabbinical (ruh-BIH-nik-l) listen

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Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "I recently heard the idea that if the reason behind a rabbinic ruling (gezeirah) becomes irrelevant because the surrounding factors are no longer applicable, the decree no longer applies." (source)

  • "When a Jewish couple is about to divorce, the husband tends to race to a rabbinical court, while the wife rushes to a civil court." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • rabbin (a dated form of rabbi) + -ic suffix forming an adjective from a noun

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      rabbinical

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