What is the legal status of the machshavto (intent) principle in giving a body part a four-tefach domain status?
Synopsis
The 'machshavto mashvei lo makom' principle holds that a person's intent to use a location makes it a legal four-tefach domain. Authorities discuss when this applies and when fixed objects (devarim sheyesh lahem kviut) are excluded.
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