Kinyan definition

Kinyan literally means property or acquisition. In Jewish law, as a Halakhic concept, an act of kinyan is a formal procedure to render an agreement legally binding. Acts of kinyan include pulling, transferring, controlling, lifting or exchanging an article. See in general: STEINSALTZ, The Talmud: A Reference Guide, supra n.1, p.254. For a proprietary act for the transfer of ownership see: Talmud, Kiddushin, pp.22B, 25B-26A and Bava Batra, p.84B.
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Kinyan literally means property or acquisition. In Jewish law, as a Halakhic concept, an act of kinyan is a formal procedure to render an agreement legally binding. Acts of kinyan include pulling, transferring, controlling, lifting, or exchanging an article. See in general: Steinsaltz, The Talmud: A Reference Guide, supra n. 108 at 254. For a proprietary act for the transfer of ownership, see e.g. Talmud, Kiddushin at 22B, 25B-26A and Kiddushin at 25B and Bava Batra at 84B.
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