1. Plural of halakha; the body of Jewish law and tradition derived from the Torah and rabbinic interpretation.
Usage: Hebrew origin; Used in Jewish religious and academic contexts; Also spelled 'halakhot' or 'halachos'

Examples

• The halachot govern many aspects of daily Jewish life, from dietary laws to Sabbath observance.
• Scholars spent years studying the halachot to understand their historical development.
• Different Jewish communities may interpret the halachot in varying ways.
• The halachot include detailed rules about kosher food preparation.
• Rabbinical courts apply the halachot when resolving disputes within the community.