posek

See also: pŏsek

English

Etymology

Hebrew פוסק

Noun

posek (plural poseks or poskim)

1. (Judaism) decisor; legal scholar who decides the Halacha in cases where previous authorities are inconclusive or no halakhic precedent exists.
   • 1996 April 28, Jonathan Kamens, “Question on love affairs and illegitimate children”, in soc.culture.jewish‎^[1] (Usenet):

     Standard disclaimer.... I am not a posek. Always consult a real posek if you want a real p'sak. Poskim don't waste their time answering Usenet postings. :-)

Translations

decisor — see decisor

Anagrams

• kepos, pokes, spoke