hotza'a

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Definitions

  • n. The melacha of carrying on Shabbat; more specifically, transferring an object from a private domain (Reshut HaYachid) to a public domain (Reshut HaRabim), or vice-versa, or transporting an object four cubits or more within a public domain.

  • n. An expenditure, cost.

Example Sentences

  • "Similarly, figs represent the minimum 'size' of food which, if carried from private to public domain on Shabbat constitutes a violation of the melacha of hotza’a." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • הוֹצָאָה

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      hotsa'a, hotzaa, hotsaa

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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