shehitah

/ʃɛˈhɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

a method of slaughter in accordance with Jewish law, involving a swift and painless severing of the animal’s carotid arteries

“The butcher explained the shehitah process to the curious onlookers.”

Synonyms

  • kosher slaughter
  • ritual slaughter

Antonyms

  • cruel slaughter
  • halal slaughter