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halal /həˈläl, , həˈlɑl , ˈhalal, ˈhælæl /
adjective denoting or relating to meat prepared as prescribed by Muslim law:
halal butchers.
religiously acceptable according to Muslim law:
halal banking.
noun halal meat.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century : from Arabic ḥalāl according to religious law.