"havlagah" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hebrew ההבלגה (literally “restraint”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|ההבלגה|lit=restraint}} Hebrew ההבלגה (literally “restraint”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} havlagah (uncountable)
  1. The Haganah policy of abstaining from revenge on Arab groups who attacked Jewish settlements during the British Mandate. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-havlagah-en-noun-sC6ceamE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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