תקנה

Hebrew

Etymology

Root
ת־ק־ן (t-q-n)
10 terms

From תיקן (tikkén, to repair, correct, reform, amend).

Pronunciation

Noun

תַּקָּנָה • (takanáf (plural indefinite תַּקָּנוֹת, singular construct תַּקָּנַת־) [pattern: קַטָּלָה]

  1. takkanah, a rabbinic ordinance initiating a practice not directly based on biblical authority or oral tradition and promulgated to meet the needs of contemporary circumstances.
  2. (law) (plural) regulations, delegated legislation made by the executive branch under an act of the legislature.
    1. (singular) a section of such legislation.

Descendants

  • Yiddish: תּקנה (takone)
  • English: takkanah

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