### Question
How is the "base closure law" defined?


### Answer
The term **base closure law** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 3341* as follows -

> given such term in section 101(a)(17) of title 10.

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3341*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 33-EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-DETAILS, VACANCIES, AND APPOINTMENTS**

