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 'halachot' or 'halachos'

Examples

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