### Question
How is the term transfer defined?


### Answer
The term **transfer** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1752* as the following:

> any transaction involving, or any transaction the purpose of which was to effect, a change in title to or control of any land or natural resources, and any act, event, or circumstance that resulted in a change in title to, possession of, dominion over, or control of land or natural resources, including any sale, grant, lease, allotment, partition, or conveyance, whether pursuant to a treaty, compact, or statute of a State or otherwise

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1752*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER IV-CONNECTICUT INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

