### Question
How is the term offense defined?


### Answer
The term **offense** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 2801* as the following:

> an offense against the United States and includes a violation of a Federal regulation relating to part or all of Indian country

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-INDIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM**

