Dependent Indian Community
/ˌdɪˈpɛndənt ˈɪndiən kəˌmjunɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally recognized group of Native American descendants established under federal law, often associated with specific rights and benefits.
The tribe was classified as a Dependent Indian Community under federal statutes.
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- dependent indian community
- dependent indian communities
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Commentary
Used primarily in U.S. federal Indian law to designate certain organized Native American groups lacking formal tribal governments but recognized as distinct communities under the law.
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