cattle raid

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cattle
noun[plural]
uk
/ˈkæt.əl/us
/ˈkæt̬.əl/
a group of animals that includes cows, buffalo, and bison, that are often kept for their milk ...
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raid
noun[C]
uk
/reɪd/us
/reɪd/
a short sudden attack, usually by a small group ...
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Fighting continued between rebels, including dissident tribesmen, and the army and its allies, for several months after thecattleraid.
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Preservation of a precarious order, limiting cattle raiding and controlling the ivory trade were the primary goals.
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Cattle raids are said to be not infrequent.
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While cattle raiding was practiced extensively, the highly decentralized nature of northern societies precluded the possibility of large-scale warfare.
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Cattle raids and lost cattle frequently led to armed conflicts.
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Some ethnic clashes have occurred between the tribes (e.g., cattle raiding).
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It is common to conduct cattle raids against neighbors.
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They played both defensive and offensive roles, protecting the frontier and making cattle raids against neighboring tribes.
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Later they specialized on cattle raiding and robbery.
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The tribes have always indulged in cattle raiding, particularly during the dry season when the grass is short and cattle can be moved faster.
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They have a tradition of constant low-level warfare, usually cattle raids, against their neighbors.
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Some tribes are also known for a tradition of cattle raiding.
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Indeed, cattle raiding had become a social institution, and newly crowned kings would carry out raids on traditional rivals.
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Warfare mainly takes the form of cattle raids, or single combats between champions at fords.
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This military organization was mostly used for local defense, although it could be used for cattle raids against others.
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Members of the monyomiji are young men who are old enough to participate in warfare (cattle raiding and defense of the village).
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By contrast, stealing domestic animals such as cattle raiding is considered theft, not poaching.
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Some consider cattle the oldest form of wealth, and cattle raiding consequently one of the earliest forms of theft.
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The main share from the booty obtained during cattle raids and battles went to the chief of the tribe.
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