פיקוח נפש

Hebrew

Noun

⁧פיקוח נפש / פִּקּוּחַ נֶפֶשׁ⁩ • (pikúakh néfesh) m

(Jewish law) The requirement to violate most Halacha, including Shabbat laws, to protect and preserve human life.

See also

Pikuach nefesh

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