particular matter
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
the term “particular matter” includes any investigation, application, request for a ruling or determination, rulemaking, contract, controversy, claim, charge, accusation, arrest, or judicial or other proceeding.
Source
- 1994–present18 U.S.C. § 207Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches · for purposes of this section