### Question
What is the definition of payment?


### Answer
The definition of **payment** is as follows in *31 U.S.C. § 1353*:

> a payment or reimbursement, in cash or in kind

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 1353*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-THE BUDGET PROCESS > CHAPTER 13-APPROPRIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES**

