חֲרָטָה

חֲרָטָהf. (preced. wds.) regret, esp. the expression, before a court, of regret for a vow made under misapprehension. Nidd.31b ובח׳ תליא מילחא and the case is dependent on a formal declaration (and decision by a court). Ned.8b שליח לחֲרָטַת אשתו a deputy to declare his wifes regret (and procure absolution). Ib. 77b פותחין בח׳ the court begins with suggesting reasons for regret; a. e.