United States Code

In this section, the term "defense dependents' school" means the following: (1) A school established as part of the defense dependents' education system provided for unde

The term “defense environmental cleanup funds” means funds appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to an authorization for carrying out defense environmental cleanup acti

The term “defense facility” means any private facility producing goods or services pursuant to a defense contract.

The term “defense feature” means equipment or design features included or incorporated in a civil aircraft which ensures the compatibility of such aircraft with the Department of D

The term "Defense Health Agency" means the Defense Agency established pursuant to Department of Defense Directive 5136.13, or such successor Defense Agency.

In this subsection, the term "defense industrial base facility" means any Department of Defense depot, arsenal, shipyard, or plant located within the United States.

The term “Defense Industrial Reserve” means— (A) a general reserve of industrial manufacturing equipment, including machine tools, selected by the Secretary of Defense for retentio

“Defense information” includes any document, writing, sketch, photograph, plan, model, specification, design, prototype, or other recorded or oral information relating to any defen

In this section, the term “Defense intelligence element” means any of the Department of Defense agencies, offices, and elements included within the definition of “intelligence comm

The term “defense intelligence position” means a civilian position as an intelligence officer or intelligence employee of the Department of Defense.

The term “defense items” means defense articles, defense services, and related technical data.

The term “defense laboratory” means any laboratory, product center, test center, depot, training and educational organization, or operational command under the jurisdiction of the

Defense Logistics Information Services Defined.—In this section, the term “Defense Logistics Information Services” means the organization within the Defense Logistics Agency that i

The terms “defense nuclear facility” and “Department of Energy defense nuclear facility” have the meaning given the term “Department of Energy defense nuclear facility” in section

In this section, the term “defense personal property program” means the program of the Department of Defense for managing the shipment of the baggage and household effects for memb

The terms “defense plutonium” and “defense plutonium materials” mean weapons-usable plutonium.

The terms “defense plutonium” and “defense plutonium materials” mean weapons-usable plutonium.

The term “defense-related aviation insurance” means aviation insurance and reinsurance provided through policies issued by the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 443 of titl

Definitions.—In this section, the term "Defense research facility" means a Department of Defense facility which performs or contracts for the performance of— (1) basic re

The term "defense security system" means an information system (including a telecommunications system) used or operated by the Department of Defense, by a contractor of t

The term “defense service” has the meaning given such term in section 47(4) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2794(4)). / The term “defense service” has the meaning given t

The terms “defense article”, “defense services”, and “design and construction services” have the meanings given those terms in section 47 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.

The term "Defense Test Resource Management Center" means the Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center established under section 196 of this title. / The term

The term “Defense travel card” means a charge or credit card that— (A) is issued to an employee of the Department of Defense or a member of the armed forces under a contract entere

The term “defense waste” means waste, including radioactive waste, resulting primarily from atomic energy defense activities of the Department of Energy. / The term “defense waste”

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term "defensive measure" means an action, device, procedure, signature, technique, or other measure applied to an information

“deferral of budget authority” includes— (A) withholding or delaying the obligation or expenditure of budget authority (whether by establishing reserves or otherwise) provided for

The term “deferral period” has the meaning given to such term by section 444(b)(4). / For purposes of this subsection, except as provided in regulations, the term "deferral pe

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “deferral stock” means stock with respect to which an election is in effect under this subsection.

The term “deferred amount” means the aggregate amount deferred under section 6166 (determined as of the date prescribed by section 6151(a) for payment of the tax imposed by chapter

For purposes of this subsection, the term “deferred compensation amount” means— (A) any amount excluded from gross income under chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by re

For purposes of this subsection, the term “deferred compensation item” means— (A) any interest in a plan or arrangement described in section 219(g)(5), (B) any interest in a foreig

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “deferred deduction executive remuneration” means remuneration which would be executive remuneration for services performed in an applicabl

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “deferred deduction remuneration” means remuneration which would be applicable individual remuneration for services performed in a disquali

The term “deferred DISC income” means, with respect to any taxable year of a shareholder, the excess of— (i) the shareholder's pro rata share of accumulated DISC income (for period

The term "deferred foreign income corporation" means, with respect to any United States shareholder, any specified foreign corporation of such United States shareholder w

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "deferred net tax liability" means, with respect to any taxable year, the amount of net tax liability payment of which has been d

The term “deferred payment obligation” includes any market discount bond, short-term obligation, United States savings bond, annuity, or similar obligation.

Deferred rebate.—The term “deferred rebate” means a return by a common carrier of any freight money to a shipper, where the return is— (A) consideration for the shipper giving all

The term "deferred tax amount" means, with respect to any distribution or disposition to which subsection (a) applies, an amount equal to the sum of— (A) the aggregate in

For purposes of this section, the term “deferred tax liability” means, with respect to any taxable year, the product of— (A) the amount of gain with respect to an obligation which

For purposes of this title in the case of income, estate, and gift taxes imposed by subtitles A and B and excise taxes imposed by chapters 41, 42, 43, and 44 the term “deficiency”

For purposes of this section, the term “deficiency dividends” means the amount of the dividends paid by the corporation on or after the date of the determination and before filing

The term “deficit” means, with respect to a fiscal year, the amount by which outlays exceeds 2 receipts during that year. / The terms “budget authority”, “new budget authority”, “o

For purposes of this part, the term “defined benefit plan” means any plan which is not a defined contribution plan. / For purposes of this title, the term “defined contribution pla

For purposes of this part, the term “defined contribution plan” means a plan which provides for an individual account for each participant and for benefits based solely on the amou

Defined Fuel Sources.—In this section, the term “defined fuel source” means any of the following: (1) Petroleum. (2) Natural gas. (3) Coal. (4) Coke. / The term “defined fuel sourc

The term “definite purpose motor” means any motor designed in standard ratings with standard operating characteristics or standard mechanical construction for use under service con

The term “defoliant” means any substance or mixture of substances intended for causing the leaves or foliage to drop from a plant, with or without causing abscission.

The term “degreased wool” means wool from which the bulk of impurities has been removed by processing.

The term “dehumidifier” means a self-contained, electrically operated, and mechanically encased assembly consisting of— (A) a refrigerated surface (evaporator) that condenses moist

The term “de-identified” means the process by which all information that is likely to establish the identity of the specific persons or entities noted in the reports, data, or othe

The term “delayed compliance order” means an order issued by the State or by the Administrator to an existing stationary source, postponing the date required under an applicable im

In this subsection, the term "delayed-effective-date active-duty order" means an order to active duty for a period of more than 30 days under section 12304b of this title

The term "delegate" means a person or automated system accessing the national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs, or any individual State or regional

The term "delegate agency" means a public, private nonprofit (including a community-based organization, as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Educati

The term “Delegate Body” means the National Pork Producers Delegate Body established under section 4806 of this title.

“delegated State” means a State which, pursuant to an agreement or agreements under section 1735 of this title, performs authorities, duties, responsibilities, or activities of the

the term "delinquency prevention program" means a delinquency prevention program that is evidence-based or promising and that may include— (A) alcohol and substance abuse

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “delinquent amount” means an amount— (i) in excess of the correct amount of payment under this subchapter; (ii) paid to a person after su

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “delinquent tax debt” means an outstanding debt under this title for which a notice of lien has been filed pursuant to section 6323, but th

The terms “deliver” or “delivery” mean the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of a controlled substance or a listed chemical, whether or not there exists an agency relatio

The term “delivery” has the meaning provided for in section 8671 of this title . / The terms “deliver” or “delivery” mean the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of a contr

The term “delivery order contract” means a contract for property that does not procure or specify a firm quantity of property (other than a minimum or maximum quantity) and that pr

The term “delivery sale” means any sale of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to a consumer if— (A) the consumer submits the order for the sale by means of a telephone or other method

The term “delivery seller” means a person who makes a delivery sale.

the term “delivery system” means— (A) any apparatus, equipment, device, or means of delivery specifically designed to deliver or disseminate a biological agent, toxin, or vector; o

The term “demand” means— (I) the average seasonally adjusted annual rate of domestic mill consumption in the most recent 3 months for which data are available; plus (II) the larger

The term “demand loan” means any loan which is payable in full at any time on the demand of the lender. Such term also includes (for purposes other than determining the applicable

The term “demand reduction” means any activity conducted by a National Drug Control Program agency, other than an enforcement activity, that is intended to reduce or prevent the us

The term “demand responsive system” means any system of providing designated public transportation which is not a fixed route system. / The term “demand responsive system” means an

The term “demand-side management” includes energy conservation, energy efficiency, and load management techniques. / The term “demand side management” includes load management tech

For purposes of this section, the term “demarche” means any official communication by one government to another, by written or oral means, intended by the originating government to

The term “de minimis fringe” means any property or service the value of which is (after taking into account the frequency with which similar fringes are provided by the employer to

Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “de minimis supplying country” means a CAFTA–DR country whose share of imports of the relevant CAFTA–DR article into the United States does no

The term “democratically elected government in Cuba” means a government determined by the President to have met the requirements of section 6066 of this title .

The term “nondemocratic country” or “democratic transition country” shall include any country which is not governed by a fully functioning democratic form of government, as determi

Definition.—The term "demonstrated to reduce recidivism" means that the Director of Bureau of Prisons has determined that appropriate research has been conducted and has

the term “demonstrates” means meets the burdens of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion; and / The term “demonstrates” means meets the burdens of going forward with th

The term “demonstration” means demonstration of technology in a pilot plant or semi-works scale facility, including a plant or facility located on a farm. / the term “demonstration

The term "demonstration period" means the 5-year period referred to in subsection (a).

“demonstration plant” means a complete facility which produces electricity, heat energy, or useful byproducts for commercial disposal from geothermal resources and which will make

The term “demonstration program” means a demonstration program carried out by a qualified entity under the pilot program established in subsection (b)(1).

The term “demonstration program Medicaid services” means, with respect to an individual participating in a State demonstration program, services for which the individual would be p

“demonstration project” means a proj­ect conducted by the Office of Personnel Management, or under its supervision, to determine whether a specified change in personnel management

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “de novo branch” means a branch of a State bank which— (i) is originally established by the State bank as a branch; and (ii) does not becom

The term “de novo classification request” means a request made under section 360c(f)(2)(A) of this title with respect to the classification of a device.

The term “dental diseases and conditions” means diseases and conditions affecting teeth and their supporting structures, and other related diseases of the mouth; and

The term “dental officer” means an officer of the Dental Corps of the Army, an officer of the Dental Corps of the Navy, or an officer of the Air Force designated as a dental office

The term “dental specialist” means an oral surgeon, orthodontist, prosthodontist, periodontist, endodontist, or pediatric dentist, and includes such other providers of dental care

In this subtitle, the terms "withdrawal", "denunciation", "suspension", and "termination" have the meaning given the terms in the Vienna Con

The term "departing Senator or Vice President" means a Senator or Vice President who will not serve in the next term due to retirement, resignation, a decision to not see

the term “Department” means the Department of Homeland Security; and / the term "Department" means the Department of Defense; and / The term “Department” means the Depart

The term “departmental mission” means any of the functions vested in the Secretary by the Department of Energy Organization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) or other law.

The term “Department general health-care facility” means a health-care facility which is operated by the Department for the furnishing of health-care services under this chapter, n

the term “Department of Agriculture” means the United States Department of Agriculture; and / The term “Department of Agriculture” means the United States Department of Agriculture

The term “Department of Defense” has the meaning the term “department” has under section 101 of title 10 .

In this section, the term “Department of Defense combating terrorism program” means the programs, projects, and activities of the Department of Defense related to combating terrori

In this section, the term “Department of Defense critical infrastructure security information” means sensitive but unclassified information that, if disclosed, would reveal vulnera

The term “Department of Defense Field Activity” means an organizational entity of the Department of Defense— (A) that is established by the Secretary of Defense under section 191 o