safek means A doubt, uncertainty. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.
noun
- A doubt, uncertainty“The safek inherent in whether the dead brother had a child or not.”
- A possibility, chance“Even in cases where there is some doubt if the intent of marriage existed in both parties, the rabbis might demand that they get divorced with a get, since there is a safek that they may be married according to Torah law and therefore it is best to issue a get to remove all doubt and therefore remove any chance that the woman's future children might be mamzerim.”
- A doubtful case; something that is up for debate“However, we rule that it is a safek and accordingly the blessing should not be recited.”