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tribal

[trahy-buhl] / ˈtraɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes
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When Indian defendants were charged with such crimes, jurisdiction shifted to federal or tribal prosecutors, both ill equipped to shoulder the load.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But this year, the state, tribal and federal scientists involved have no plans to transport fertilized eggs above the dams, Olstad said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It seems plainly logical that diplomats, tribal members and invading armies are of a distinct sovereignty and not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Everyone agrees that it excludes at least three classes: children of diplomats, of soldiers from an invading army, and of American Indians maintaining tribal relations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

There was an almost tribal character to the Adams collaboration.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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