《资治通鉴·晋纪·晋纪十七》
李期任李寿为梁州刺史，屯驻在涪。
期以寿为梁州刺史，屯涪。
Li Qi appointed Li Shou Inspector of Liangzhou, who was stationed at Fu.
<s>[INST] Highlight and translate the key terms in the text: 诛三族, 九族, and 十族, and explain their significance in the context of the passage. [/INST]

**Key terms and their translations:**

- 诛三族**诛三族** (zhū sān zú): to exterminate three clans
- **诛九族** (zhū jiǔ zú): to exterminate nine clans
- **诛十族** (zhū shí zú): to exterminate ten clans

**Significance in the context of the passage:**

These terms refer to the practice of executing not only the convicted criminal but also their extended family members as punishment for serious crimes. The number of clans to be exterminated varied depending on the severity of the crime. This practice was used to deter people from committing crimes and to maintain social order.</s>
Highlight and translate the key terms in the text: 诛三族, 九族, and 十族, and explain their significance in the context of the passage.
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**Key terms and their translations:**

- 诛三族**诛三族** (zhū sān zú): to exterminate three clans
- **诛九族** (zhū jiǔ zú): to exterminate nine clans
- **诛十族** (zhū shí zú): to exterminate ten clans

**Significance in the context of the passage:**

These terms refer to the practice of executing not only the convicted criminal but also their extended family members as punishment for serious crimes. The number of clans to be exterminated varied depending on the severity of the crime. This practice was used to deter people from committing crimes and to maintain social order.
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