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to prevent victims families seeking revenge, a fine was paid to the victim/family from the perpetrator

Prevent revenge

corporal punishment

physical punishment, to deter others eg maiming

Physical

maiming

causing physical harm eg. Criminal having hand, ear, tongue cut

Corporal

capital punishment

usual punishment for treason and arson. Execution usually by hanging.

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