Yeshivish glossary term
psak
פסק
Meaning
- halachic ruling
- legal decision
Alternate spellings
pesak
Usage and context
Refers to the practical legal ruling or decision, especially after competing views have been considered.
- Category
- religious practice
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
What was the final psak?
Plain-English example
What was the final halachic ruling?