### Question
What is the definition of expenditures?


### Answer
The definition of **expenditures** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 527*:

> given to such term by section 271(b)(3).

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 527*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter F-Exempt Organizations > PART VI-POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS**

