May one ask a seller to fill a vessel that is designated as a measuring vessel on Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits asking a seller to fill a vessel designated for measuring, provided the buyer takes the seller's measuring vessel home (or brings his own). However, measuring from the seller's vessel and pouring into the buyer's vessel is forbidden because it resembles a weekday commercial transaction.
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