### Question
What is the definition of official use?


### Answer
The definition of **official use** is as follows in *31 U.S.C. § 3733*:

> any use that is consistent with the law, and the regulations and policies of the Department of Justice, including use in connection with internal Department of Justice memoranda and reports

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 3733*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT > CHAPTER 37-CLAIMS > SUBCHAPTER III-CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT**

