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The Prohibition of Destruction in "Shev Ve'al Ta'aseh"

Question

Is it reasonable to assume that a person violates the prohibition of "Bal Tashchit" when in "Shev Ve'al Ta'aseh" — meaning they are not performing an act of destruction, but rather not preventing destruction?

Answer

No

Source

Maimonides, Kings, Chapter 6

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