posek
Definitions
decisor; legal scholar who decides the Halacha in cases where previous authorities are inconclusive or no halakhic precedent exists.
Examples
“Standard disclaimer.... I am not a posek. Always consult⟳ a real posek if you want⟳ a real p'sak. Poskim don't waste⟳ their time answering Usenet postings. :-)”
“In other words, like⟳ many of the poskim in this camp, Rabbi Avraham Danzig is opposed to cantors who are only interested in the melodies and ignore⟳ the content of the prayers.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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