### Question
How does PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS define defined benefit plan?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1002*, **defined benefit plan** is defined as:

> a pension plan other than an individual account plan

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle A-General Provisions**

