### Question
How does the law 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 17-FINANCING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF INDIANS AND INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS > SUBCHAPTER VII-WASHINGTON INDIAN (PUYALLUP) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

