### Question
How is the term settlement lands defined?


### Answer
The term **settlement lands** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1771f* as the following:

> the private settlement lands and the public settlement lands

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1771f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-FINANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF INDIANS AND INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS > SUBCHAPTER V-MASSACHUSETTS INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

