Tribe
/ˈtraɪb/
Definitions
- (n.) A distinct social group recognized by law, often indigenous, with a collective political and cultural identity and certain sovereign rights.
The federal government entered into a treaty with the tribe.
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- tribes
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "tribe" primarily refers to indigenous groups with government recognition and sovereign authority; drafting should specify this to avoid ambiguity with social or anthropological meanings.
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