What constitutes a 'complete error' (ta'ut gamur) that requires removing and replacing the Torah scroll?

PrayerPublic Torah ReadingErrors in Torah Scroll

Synopsis

A complete error includes missing or extra words/letters, spelling variations that change meaning, and variations in vowel/cantillation marks. Incomplete spellings (full vs. defective) alone do not require replacement.

Early Acharonim
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Lesser cited
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