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Definition: A feud is a heritable estate in land conveyed from a feudal superior to a grantee or tenant, held on the condition of rendering services to the superior. It can also refer to an enmity or private war existing between families or clans, especially as a result of a murder.
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The examples illustrate the different types of feuds that existed historically, such as military and non-military feuds, as well as the concept of blood feud, where families seek revenge for the killing of one of their own members. These feuds were often violent and could last for generations, leading to ongoing conflicts between families or clans.