Meaning & use

halal

adjective·Academic

Permitted or lawful under Islamic religious law, especially referring to food prepared according to its rules.

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The restaurant serves halal chicken that has been slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines.

She only eats halal meat, so we checked the menu carefully before booking the table.

A note on using this word

Halal most often describes food and drink but can apply to any action or product considered lawful under Islamic law.

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Words with an opposite meaning

haram

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