FOREIGN NATION or STATE

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FOREIGN NATION or STATE


FOREIGN NATION or STATE. A nation totally independent of the United States of America 2. The constitution authorizes congress to regulate commerce with "foreign nations." This phrase does not include an Indian tribe, situated within the boundaries of a state, and exercising the powers of government and sovereignty. 5 Pet. R. 1. Vide Nation.

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