Commentary for Yevamot 223:2

עד שכופין אותו לחלוץ ניכפנו לייבם אמר רב בשגיטה יוצא מתחת ידה

a sister-in-law declared, 'He has not cohabited with me,' he is compelled to submit to <i>halizah</i> from her, whether he says 'I have cohabited' or whether he admits 'I have not cohabited'; if after thirty days, he may only be requested<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' He cannot be compelled. ');">⁴</span> to submit to <i>halizah</i> from her. If she declares,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' After thirty days from their marriage. ');">⁵</span> 'He cohabited with me,' and he states, 'I did not cohabit', behold, he may<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' If they desire their union to be severed. ');">⁶</span>

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