Natives who conformed to the act could detribalize and become American citizens in the fullest sense.    From Wordnik.com.  [A History of American Law] Reference

Rather than trying to detribalize Zaire, Mobutu simply made sure that leaders of each power faction had a share of the riches, while he skimmed off the top.    From Wordnik.com.  [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference