### Question
How is the term nuclear nonproliferation sciences defined?


### Answer
The term **nuclear nonproliferation sciences** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 2571* as the following:

> bodies of scientific knowledge relevant to developing or advancing the means to prevent or impede the proliferation of nuclear weaponry

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2571*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-PROLIFERATION MATTERS**

