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Yeshivish glossary term

bitul chametz

ביטול חמץ

Meaning

  • formal nullification of ownership or significance of chametz

Alternate spellings

bittul chametz, bitul chometz

Usage and context

Recited in connection with the search and removal of chametz according to the traditional procedure.

Category
Pesach
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

Do not forget bitul chametz after the search.

Plain-English example

Do not forget the formal nullification of leaven after the search.