### Question
Can you define what preference eligible means?


### Answer
**Preference eligible** is defined as the following in *6 U.S.C. § 147*:

> given that term in section 2108 of title 5.

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 147*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION > Part C-Information Security**

