# halitzah

> English word · Noun · IPA /xəˈliːt͡sə/

## Definitions
1. A rite by which a widow absolves herself of the duty of levirate marriage. It involves making a declaration, removing a shoe, and spitting on the floor.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew חֲלִיצָה (khalitsá).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/halitzah