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dietary law

noun

: a usually religious rule or set of rules permitting or prohibiting particular foods and drinks

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These tests are required to apply for public sector jobs as any kind of Jewish religious authority in Israel: ensuring that restaurants adhere to Jewish dietary laws, for example. Michal Raucher, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025 Caregivers are trained to understand the basic guidelines of keeping kosher, which means adhering to certain dietary laws. Carli Teproff, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025 Emirati youth delegations visited Israel; Israeli and Emirati scholars co-presented their work at conferences all over Abu Dhabi; and festive meals were served following the Jewish and Islamic dietary laws when Passover and Ramadan overlapped. Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025 Strict dietary laws are observed and special prohibitions restrict work at the beginning and end of the festival. Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dietary law

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dietary law was in 1907

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“Dietary law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietary%20law. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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