### Question
How is the "leave recipient" defined?


### Answer
The term **leave recipient** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 6331* as follows -

> an employee whose application to receive donations of leave under this subchapter is approved

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 6331*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart E-Attendance and Leave > CHAPTER 63-LEAVE > SUBCHAPTER III-VOLUNTARY TRANSFERS OF LEAVE**

