### Question
How is the "Mohegan Tribe" defined?


### Answer
The term **Mohegan Tribe** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1775a* as follows -

> the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, a tribe of American Indians recognized by the United States pursuant to part 83 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, and the State of Connecticut pursuant to section 47–59a(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1775a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER IX-MOHEGAN NATION (CONNECTICUT) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

