"safek" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: sfekot [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew סָפֵק (safék). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|he|סָפֵק|tr=safék}} Borrowed from Hebrew סָפֵק (safék) Head templates: {{en-noun|sfekot}} safek (plural sfekot)
  1. (Judaism) A doubt, uncertainty Tags: Judaism Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-safek-en-noun-VRkRlXDz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 7 42 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 57 5 37
  2. (Judaism) A possibility, chance Tags: Judaism Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-safek-en-noun-xE-59xIH
  3. (Judaism) A doubtful case; something that is up for debate Tags: Judaism Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-safek-en-noun-0FsEHdRS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 7 42
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