### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1774a* as follows -

> the State of New York

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1774a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-FINANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF INDIANS AND INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-SENECA NATION (NEW YORK) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

