muru party
noun NZ historical
(In Maori culture) a group undertaking a raid as a punishment for an offence against the community: in the old days a muru party would have taken the goods and burnt the house...
- The recipients of a muru party could comfort themselves with the thought that one day they might get their property back by taking part in a similar raid.
- At the appointed time the whole tribe, headed by the muru party proper, marched in procession to his dwelling.
- The loss of wealth by a muru party was a severe blow.
Origin
Early 20th century: from muru + party1.