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Yeshivish glossary term

rov

רוב

Meaning

  • majority
  • the greater part
  • majority-based legal principle

Usage and context

In halachic discussion, refers to using a majority to resolve or characterize an uncertain situation. Translate according to whether the context emphasizes the greater part generally or a majority-based legal principle.

Category
Talmudic expression
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

We follow the rov in this case.

Plain-English example

We follow the majority in this case.