Definitions for Responsa

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Responsa Re·spon·sa

Spelling: [ri-spon-suh]

IPA: /rɪˈspɒn sə/

Responsa is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 410 anagrams from letters in Responsa (aenoprss).

Definitions for Responsa

noun

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.
2. the reply of a noted rabbi or Jewish scholar as rendered in the Responsa.

Origin of Responsa

1895-1900; New Latin; plural of responsum

Examples for Responsa

The Responsa prudentum, the opinions of learned men, published as such, did undoubtedly originate an immense portion of Roman law.

Second, brief compilations of precepts, like the works of Hefez ben Yazliah and the Responsa of some geonim.

Their replies to these inquiries, or "Responsa" (Shaaloth u-Teshuboth), have been gathered in special collections.