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Meaning of kal v'chomer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

All the more so, a fortiori.

Jewish, not-comparable

Examples

Thus, if the Talmud and the major poskim permitted fighting on Shabbat for matters of life, and even for monetary matters, kal vaḥomer is it permissible not to study Torah in order to save lives and even possessions from our enemies whose intention is to destroy, kill, and annihilate every Jew in the State of Israel.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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