Is eruv techumin permitted when made out of fear (e.g., fleeing non-Jews or bandits), and does the valid eruv also permit travel for optional purposes?

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Synopsis

The Mechaber (via the Rema's gloss) rules that fear of harm is a valid reason to make eruv techumin, and once a valid eruv is made, the person may also travel for optional (reshut) purposes.

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