### Question
What does defense authorization Act mean?


### Answer
**Defense authorization Act** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 2551*:

> an Act that authorizes appropriations for one or more fiscal years for military activities of the Department of Defense, including authorizations of appropriations for the activities described in paragraph (7) of section 114(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2551*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 152-ISSUE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES**

