### Question
How does LEASE, SALE, OR SURRENDER OF ALLOTTED OR UNALLOTTED LANDS define petition?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 415*, **petition** is defined as:

> a written request submitted to the Secretary for the review of an action (or inaction) of an Indian tribe that is claimed to be in violation of the approved tribal leasing regulations

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 415*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-LEASE, SALE, OR SURRENDER OF ALLOTTED OR UNALLOTTED LANDS**

