### Question
How is the "trust land" defined?


### Answer
The term **trust land** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1715z* as follows -

> land title to which is held by the United States for the benefit of an Indian or Indian tribe or title to which is held by an Indian tribe subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

