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تَلَافَاهُ

Root: لفو

Form: 6

Full Definition

تَلَافَاهُVI i. q. تَدَارَكَهُ [He repaired it; a meaning well known]; namely, a short-coming; or failing, or falling short, of what was requisite, or due; and an inconsistent act. You say, هٰذَا أَمْرٌ لَا يُتَلَافَى [This is an affair that will not be repaired]. And تَلَافَى أَمْرَهُمْ بِالصُّلْحِ [He repaired their condition by peace, or reconciliation]. See دَقَّهُ
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