Besa (indefinite form: besë) is an Albanian cultural precept, usually translated as 'pledge of honor', 'solemn faith', 'solemn oath', 'to keep the promise' or 'word of honor', regarded as something sacred and inviolable. Besa is of prime importance as a cornerstone of personal and social conduct in the Albanian traditional customary law (Kanun), which has directed all the aspects of Albanian tribal society.
Besa (indefinite form: besë) is an Albanian cultural precept, usually translated as 'pledge of honor', 'solemn faith', 'solemn oath', 'to keep the promise' or 'word of honor', regarded as something sacred and inviolable. Besa is of prime importance as a cornerstone of personal and social conduct in the Albanian traditional customary law (Kanun), which has directed all the aspects of Albanian tribal society.
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