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