### Question
How does the law define settlement lands?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 1771f*, **settlement lands** is defined as:

> the private settlement lands and the public settlement lands

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1771f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER V-MASSACHUSETTS INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

