coastal [noun]

Fidia ya damu

Maana (Definition)

Traditional monetary restitution paid to a victim's family in resolution of fatal harm.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional blood money compensation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

malipo ya damu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'diya' / Swahili Law

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Familia ilikubali kupokea fidia ya damu kumaliza ugomvi."

Translation: The family agreed to accept blood money compensation to settle the feud.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Fidia Stakabadhi ya malipo suluhu