Responsa: Meaning and Definition of

Re•spon•sa

Pronunciation: (ri-spon'su), [key]
— n.
  1. the branch of rabbinical literature comprised of authoritative replies in letter form made by noted rabbis or Jewish scholars to questions sent to them concerning Jewish law.
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