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governmental entity

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7 U.S.C. § 1997 — for purposes of this section

The term “governmental entity” means any agency of the United States, a State, or a unit of local government of a State.

18 U.S.C. § 2711 — as used in this chapter

the term “governmental entity” means a department or agency of the United States or any State or political subdivision thereof.

28 U.S.C. § 3701 — for purposes of this chapter

the term “governmental entity” means a State, a political subdivision of a State, or an entity or organization, including an entity or organization described in section 4(5) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703(5)), that has governmental authority within the territorial boundaries of the United States, including on lands described in section 4(4) of such Act (25 U.S.C. 2703(4)),

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