herem
or che·rem
[ Sephardic Hebrew khe-rem; Ashkenazic Hebrew khey-ruhm ]
nounHebrew.
the most severe form of excommunication, formerly used by rabbis in sentencing wrongdoers, usually for an indefinite period of time.
Origin of herem
1ḥerem 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.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Leviticus | S H KelloggThis 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 SueWhat the devil brought Saint-herem here just at this most inopportune moment, I should like to know!
Avarice-Anger: | Eugne SueM. de Saint-herem was a handsome man, not over thirty years of age, with a remarkably distinguished manner and bearing.
Avarice-Anger: | Eugne Sue
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