governmental entity

(2) 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) ),

Source

28 USC § 3701(2)


Scoping language

For purposes of this chapter
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