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Kapu

Noun:

1. In ancient Hawaiian culture, a system of laws and regulations that dictated various social, religious, and political practices. Breaking kapu was seen as a serious offense.

Example sentence: The chiefs enforced strict adherence to kapu within their communities.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to the traditional Hawaiian system of laws and regulations.

Example sentence: The kapu system played a crucial role in maintaining order in ancient Hawaiian society.

Verb:

1. To prohibit or forbid something based on the concept of kapu.

Example sentence: The sacred area was kapu and visitors were not allowed to enter.

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