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Māori concept of reciprocation or balance From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Utu is a Māori concept of reciprocation or balance.
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To retain mana, both friendly and unfriendly actions require an appropriate response; that is, 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] Along with equivalent traditions in other Indigenous communities, it has also been cited as an influence in attempts to introduce restorative justice into the criminal justice systems both in New Zealand and elsewhere.[1][4][5]
Utu can also be used about monetary repayments, paying or repaying.[6]
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