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Atonement for a Rabbinic Prohibition

Question

Does someone who inadvertently violated a rabbinic prohibition need atonement and repentance?

Answer

Yes.

Source

Etvan Daor, General 10, Divrei Chaim, Nezekei Mamon, Siman 1, Imrei Binah. However, see Netivot HaMishpat, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 334, SK 3 and Mishnah Berurah, Siman 334, Shaar HaTziyun 65.

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