What is a feud?
Q: What is a feud?
A: A feud is a long-running argument or fight between parties, usually involving whole families or clans.
Q: How does guilt by association come into play with feuds?
A: In feuds, people are seen as guilty not because of something they did, but because they were seen with other people who are considered guilty. This is called guilt by association.
Q: What triggers the initial revenge in a feud?
A: Intense feelings of resentment trigger the initial revenge in a feud when one party thinks they were attacked, insulted, or otherwise harmed by the other party.
Q: How difficult is it to end a feud peacefully?
A: It can be very difficult to end a feud peacefully due to the ongoing cycle of provocation and retaliation that fuels it.
Q: Who else may become involved in a feud besides the original parties?
A: Family members and/or associates of the original parties may become involved in a feud.
Q: How long can a feud last for?
A: Feuds can last for generations.
Q: Was there ever any legitimacy associated with having a feud?
A: Up until early modern period, having and participating in a feud was considered legitimate and even had laws associated with certain aspects of them.
