| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TALMUD | Written Jewish authority |
| RABBI | Jewish authority figure |
| responsum | A written reply by a rabbi or Talmudic scholar to an inquiry on some matter of Jewish law |
| imperscriptible | not supported by written authority |
| mandates | A written authority enabling someone to carry out transactions on another's bank account |
| petitions | A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause |
