פרוזבול

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It has been suggested that this word is derived from Ancient Greek προσβολή (prosbolḗ). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun[edit]

פְּרוֹזְבּוֹל (p'rozbolm (plural indefinite פְּרוֹזְבּוֹלִים)

  1. (Jewish law) A document assigning one's promissory notes to a court for collection, used to evade the sabbatical year's nullification of debts.

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