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==Description==

==Description==

A '''taboo''' is a strong social prohibition (or ban) relating to any area of [[human]] [[activity]] or social [[custom]] that is [[sacred]] and forbidden based on [[moral]] [[judgment]] and sometimes even [[religious]] [[beliefs]]. Breaking the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by [[society]]. The term comes from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongan_language Tongan] [[language]], and appears in many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polynesian_culture Polynesian cultures]. In those [[cultures]], a tabu (or tapu or kapu) often has specific religious [[associations]]. When an [[activity]] or [[custom]] is taboo, it is forbidden and interdictions are implemented concerning it, such as the ground set apart as a [[sanctuary]] for criminals. Some taboo activities or customs are prohibited under [[law]] and transgressions may lead to severe penalties. Other taboos result in embarrassment, [[shame]], and rudeness. Although [[critics]] and/or dissenters may oppose taboos, they are put into place to avoid disrespect to any given [[authority]], be it [[legal]], [[moral]] and/or [[religious]]. An example of use in this [[context]] is: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incest Incest] is taboo.

A '''taboo''' is a strong social prohibition (or ban) relating to any area of [[human]] [[activity]] or social [[custom]] that is [[sacred]] and forbidden based on [[moral]] [[judgment]] and sometimes even [[religious]] [[beliefs]]. Breaking the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by [[society]]. The term comes from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongan_language Tongan] [[language]], and appears in many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polynesian_culture Polynesian cultures]. In those [[cultures]], a tabu (or tapu or kapu) often has specific religious [[associations]]. When an [[activity]] or [[custom]] is taboo, it is forbidden and interdictions are implemented concerning it, such as the ground set apart as a [[sanctuary]] for criminals. Some taboo activities or customs are prohibited under [[law]] and transgressions may lead to severe penalties. Other taboos result in embarrassment, [[shame]], and rudeness. Although [[critics]] and/or dissenters may oppose taboos, they are put into place to avoid disrespect to any given [[authority]], be it [[legal]], [[moral]] and/or [[religious]]. An example of use in this [[context]] is: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incest Incest] is taboo.

[[Category: Law]]

[[Category: Law]]

[[Category: Anthropology]]

[[Category: Anthropology]]

[[Category: Sociology]]

[[Category: Sociology]]