Yeshivish glossary term
kula
קולא
Meaning
- leniency
- a less restrictive accepted ruling
Alternate spellings
kulah
Usage and context
A halachic leniency or less restrictive position within the relevant legal framework.
- Category
- religious practice
- Language origin
- Aramaic
Example in Yeshivish
The second opinion has a kula in this case.
Plain-English example
The second opinion has a leniency in this case.