25 USC 4001 – Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter:
(1) The term “Special Trustee” means the Special Trustee for American Indians appointed under section 4042 of this title.
(2) The term “Indian tribe” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
(3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(4) The term “Office” means the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians established by section 4042 of this title.
(5) The term “Bureau” means the Bureau of Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior.
(6) The term “Department” means the Department of the Interior.
Terms Used In 25 USC 4001
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.