### Question
How does the law define acquisition?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 3101*, **acquisition** is defined as:

> provided in section 131 of title 41.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 3101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart A-General > CHAPTER 205-DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM**

