Tribal Land
/ˈtraɪbəl lænd/
Definitions
- (n.) Land recognized by law as belonging to an indigenous tribe, often held in trust or subject to tribal sovereignty.
The tribe exercised exclusive jurisdiction over the tribal land within its reservation.
- (n.) Territory occupied or claimed by a tribe for its communal use and governance, sometimes governed by tribal law.
Certain activities on tribal land are subject to tribal environmental regulations.
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- tribal land
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Commentary
The term 'tribal land' often appears in contexts involving sovereignty, land use, and federal Indian law; clarity about the governing authority is crucial in legal drafting.
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