### Question
What is the definition of contract?


### Answer
The definition of **contract** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*:

> any repayment or water service contract between the United States and a district providing for the payment of construction charges to the United States including normal operation, maintenance, and replacement costs pursuant to Federal reclamation law

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 390bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER I&ndash;A-RECLAMATION REFORM**

