### Question
How does INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS define Settlement Agreement?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 1773j*, **Settlement Agreement** is defined as:

> the document entitled "Agreement between the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Local Governments in Pierce County, the State of Washington, the United States of America, and certain private property owners", dated August 27, 1988

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1773j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER VII-WASHINGTON INDIAN (PUYALLUP) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

