Legal History Terms

noun a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an agreed set of rules

• The two noblemen engaged in a formal duel to settle their dispute.
• Those two guys are going to have a duel at the park later.
• I heard they're gonna duel it out behind the school after class.
• The debate between the two scholars turned into an intellectual duel.

adjective relating to rabbis or their teachings or traditions

• The rabbinic literature provides insights into Jewish law and tradition.
• My friend is studying rabbinic texts to become a rabbi.
• I love chatting with my rabbinic buddy about religious teachings.
• The rabbinic approach to problem-solving is to carefully analyze all aspects before making a decision.