Definitions for "Mezuzah"
A piece of parchment bearing the Decalogue and attached to the doorpost; -- in use among orthodox Hebrews. The term is also used to refer to the small case containing this scroll, together with the biblical inscription inside. The text is usually taken from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21.
a small parchment scroll affixed to a doorpost which contains the first two paragraphs of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21)
(plural-mezuzot) "doorpost" A parchment scroll with selected Torah verses (Devarim /Deuteronomy 6.4-9; 11.13-21) placed in a container and affixed to the exterior doorposts (on the right side) of Torah-observant homes.
an "original" sanctified document in accord with laws and precepts that dare not be compromised