Trespassing of land by strangers was a capital offence which was enforced without hesitation. However, native laws allowed controlled access to vital, localized resources – like specific foods or materials – or for carefully arranged inter-tribal gatherings.

A tribe can be described as an entire distinct community, like the Larakia, or a smaller division within one. This can be used interchangeably. However, often, the writer defines its use. When they don’t, you must read between the lines to get how it is being used.