### Question
What is the definition of Mohegan Tribe?


### Answer
The definition of **Mohegan Tribe** is as follows in *25 U.S.C. § 1775a*:

> 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 17-FINANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF INDIANS AND INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS > SUBCHAPTER IX-MOHEGAN NATION (CONNECTICUT) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

