Descendant of a Native
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
“Descendant of a Native” means—
(1) a lineal descendant of a Native or of an individual who would have been a Native if such individual were alive on December 18, 1971, or
(2) an adoptee of a Native or of a descendant of a Native, whose adoption—
(A) occurred prior to his or her majority, and
(B) is recognized at law or in equity;
Source
- 1994–present43 U.S.C. § 1602Public Lands · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter