adverse decision
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
7 U.S.C. § 6991 — for purposes of this subchapter
The term “adverse decision” means an administrative decision made by an officer, employee, or committee of an agency that is adverse to a participant. The term includes a denial of equitable relief by an agency or the failure of an agency to issue a decision or otherwise act on the request or right of the participant. The term does not include a decision over which the Board of Contract Appeals has jurisdiction.