### Question
How is the term joint nuclear weapons life cycle defined?


### Answer
The term **joint nuclear weapons life cycle** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 2538e* as the following:

> given that term in section 2538b of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2538e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS > Part A-Stockpile Stewardship and Weapons Production**

