posek

Noun

Meaning

posek (plural poseks or poskim)

(Judaism) decisor; legal scholar who decides the Halacha in cases where previous authorities are inconclusive or no halakhic precedent exists.

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On the other hand, another principle recognizes the responsibility and authority of later authorities, and especially the posek handling a then-current question. Source: Internet

When a rabbinic posek (literally "he who makes a statement", "decisor") proposes an additional interpretation of a law, that interpretation may be considered binding for the posek's questioner or immediate community. Source: Internet

Often, as to the applicability of the law in any given situation, the proviso is to "consult your local rabbi or posek ". Source: Internet

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