### Question
How does the law define abuse of authority?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2409*, **abuse of authority** is defined as:

> the following:


(A) An arbitrary and capricious exercise of authority that is inconsistent with the mission of the Department of Defense or the successful performance of a Department contract or grant

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2409*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

