If one erred and ate before Havdalah, can one still recite Havdalah afterward?

ShabbatHavdalah

Synopsis

The Mechaber rules that one who ate before Havdalah (whether by accident or intentionally) can still recite Havdalah afterward. The obligation is not voided by eating.

Early Acharonim
Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
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