mishpat

משפט

mishpat- A Hebrew word meaning "judgment" or "ruling".  These are one of three types of "commandments" given in Scripture: mitzvah, mishpat, and choq.  When G-d declares something clean or unclean (certain animals for example) that is G-d''s mishpat, His "judgment" or ruling on the subject .  G-d has judged that thing to be clean or unclean.  Strongs #4941.  Pronounced MEESH pot.  Plural "mishpatim".