### Question
How is the "member" defined?


### Answer
The term **member** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8440e* as follows -

> given such term by section 211 of title 37; 

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8440e*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER III-THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN**

