### Question
How is the term seniority defined?


### Answer
The term **seniority** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 4303* as the following:

> longevity in employment together with any benefits of employment which accrue with, or are determined by, longevity in employment

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 4303*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 43-EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

