Utu is a Māori concept of reciprocation or balance.
To retain mana, both friendly and unfriendly actions require an appropriate response, hence utu covers both the reciprocation of kind deeds, [1] and the seeking of revenge. [2]
Utu is one of the key principles of the constitutional tradition of Māori along with whanaungatanga (the centrality of relationships), mana and tapu/noa (the recognition of the spiritual dimension). [3]
Utu can also be used in reference to monetary repayments, paying or repaying. [4]
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Utu is a Māori concept of reciprocation or balance.
To retain mana, both friendly and unfriendly actions require an appropriate response, hence utu covers both the reciprocation of kind deeds, [1] and the seeking of revenge. [2]
Utu is one of the key principles of the constitutional tradition of Māori along with whanaungatanga (the centrality of relationships), mana and tapu/noa (the recognition of the spiritual dimension). [3]
Utu can also be used in reference to monetary repayments, paying or repaying. [4]
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cite book}}
: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (
link)