tribal

Example Sentences

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After the Civil War, Congress dissolved the reservations and land was allotted to the individuals who lived there as federal law weakened or abolished tribal governments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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

That has been understood to mean that people within the United States are subject to the laws here, except for foreign diplomats and, for a time, Native Americans who lived on tribal reservations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The few exceptions included children of foreign diplomats, enemies during “hostile occupation,” and Native American tribal nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But she did give in and use her tribal citizenship twice: Once to help pay for grad school.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith