Dawes Severalty Act (1887) Commentary by G. Mehera Gerardo, Youngstown State University

Glossary

• aforesaid previously mentioned; already referred to
• allot to allocate a portion
• allottee the receiver of an allotment
• appropriation something set aside for a specific purpose
• deem to regard as
• disposition bestowal
• embrace to contain
• patent a document granting an exclusive right
• pro rata in proportion
• riparian relating to a body of water
• severalty the quality of being distinct or autonomous
• stipulation an agreed-to condition in a contract