### Question
How is the "terminated” and the term “termination" defined?


### Answer
The term **terminated” and the term “termination** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 636* as follows -

> the total denial or suspension of assistance under this paragraph or under section 637(a) of this title prior to the graduation of the participating small business concern or prior to the expiration of the maximum program participation term

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 636*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

