herem

or che·rem

[ Sephardic Hebrew khe-rem; Ashkenazic Hebrew khey-ruhm ]

nounHebrew.
  1. the most severe form of excommunication, formerly used by rabbis in sentencing wrongdoers, usually for an indefinite period of time.

Origin of herem

1
ḥerem literally, banishment

Words Nearby herem

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How to use herem in a sentence

  • The reason of this law is found in the nature of the herem or ban.

  • This M. de Saint-herem must bear a very bad reputation, I judge.

    Avarice-Anger: | Eugne Sue
  • "I understand that," responded Saint-herem, with undoubted sincerity.

    Avarice-Anger: | Eugne Sue
  • What the devil brought Saint-herem here just at this most inopportune moment, I should like to know!

    Avarice-Anger: | Eugne Sue
  • M. de Saint-herem was a handsome man, not over thirty years of age, with a remarkably distinguished manner and bearing.

    Avarice-Anger: | Eugne Sue