Semikhah: How is semikhah performed (Ri Abarzeloni, Rambam); what kind of proximity is required between the somkhim and musmakhim (Yad Ramah, Ri"az); how many people are required to give semikhah (Hagahot Maimoniot, Rambam); who can give semikhah (Riaz, Yad Ramah, Rambam); Is semikhah a formal act of Bet Din (Minchat Chinukh, Gilyon Maharsha, Mishat Ya'avetz); what role does the nismakh play: can he refuse the semikhah; who can give semikhah--Nasi, Kol Chachmei Yisrael, Rov Chachmei Yisrael; Who can veto someone else's semikhah; Is there some status change to the nismach (Rashi Sefer Hapardes, Ri"az, Tosfot Chachmei Anglia; relationship to par he'elem davar shel tzibur (Maharalbach, Rambam, Hagaot Maimoniot); chidush hasemickhah.
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