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11 U.S.C. § 101 — in this title (4 versions over time)

The term "governmental unit" means United States; State; Commonwealth; District; Territory; municipality; foreign state; department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States (but not a United States trustee while serving as a trustee in a case under this title), a State, a Commonwealth, a District, a Territory, a municipality, or a foreign state; or other foreign or domestic government.

12 U.S.C. § 5226 — under this chapter (4 versions over time)

In this paragraph, the term “governmental unit” has the meaning given under section 101(27) of title 11, and does not include any insured depository institution as defined under section 1813 of this title.

16 U.S.C. § 460LLL — in this subchapter

The term “governmental unit” means an agency of the Federal Government or a State or local government, local governmental unit, public or municipal corporation, or unit of a State university system.

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