### Question
How is the "executive agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **executive agency** is defined in *31 U.S.C. § 1355* as follows -

> given the term in section 133 of title 41; 

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 1355*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-THE BUDGET PROCESS > CHAPTER 13-APPROPRIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES**

