Using Untoveled Utensils
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Question
When in a place where one cannot immerse utensils, how can they be used in a pressing situation?
Answer
One can declare the utensil ownerless in front of three friends who will not acquire the utensil, and use it for a one-time use, not acquiring it again until it can be immersed.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Yoreh De'ah, Siman 120), Orach Chaim, Siman 323, Paragraph 7, Shut Maharil Diskin, Kuntres Acharon, Siman 5, Letter 136.
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